Bluedrum Happy Parent Ini2a2ve
Based on a Review report by Barry Cullen, PhD
Benefits of Community Art • Community identity • Cultural exchange • Economic value • Personal benefits • Children’s confidence • Reduce isolation • Increase self-esteem Bluedrum Happy Parent Ini2a2ve, Presenta2on based on Review Report 2012, by Barry Cullen
Workshop Aims • Access & share creativity • Replication with parents • Replication at home
Bluedrum Happy Parent Ini2a2ve, Presenta2on based on Review Report 2012, by Barry Cullen
Workshop Design • Low cost, recyclable materials • Basic activities • Paired/group interactions • Group-directed conversation • Non-directive • Informal, easy-going Bluedrum Happy Parent Ini2a2ve, Presenta2on based on Review Report 2012, by Barry Cullen
Workshop outline • Introduction • Hands’ outlines • Pairs’ colouring • Group portrait • Discussion Break • Group project • Handout Bluedrum Happy Parent Ini2a2ve, Presenta2on based on Review Report 2012, by Barry Cullen
Implementa2on • All FRCs contacted • 6 locations (12 FRCs) • Variable location issues – Accessibility – Staff/volunteers – Resource availability – Ability to follow through
• Different projects Bluedrum Happy Parent Ini2a2ve, Presenta2on based on Review Report 2012, by Barry Cullen
Projects • Dragons • Scary piece • Day at the beach • Super heroes • Street games • Eastern princess
Review • Discussions with facilitator • Telephone calls to 6 FRCs • Discussions with WG members • Observation (video piece)
Outcomes • Widespread satisfaction & enthusiasm • Workshops as good fun and joyful • Lots of conversation, stories • Good adaptation to materials • Positive feedback on format • Positive benefits to parents: – Engagement & participation – Confidence & self-esteem Bluedrum Happy Parent Ini2a2ve, Presenta2on based on Review Report 2012, by Barry Cullen
Sustaining • No evidence of sustained benefits • No substantial feedback on use at home with children • No evidence of either direct or indirect benefits to children • Some indications of use on other project activities – generated a demand for more, similar activities Bluedrum Happy Parent Ini2a2ve, Presenta2on based on Review Report 2012, by Barry Cullen
Organisa2onal
• Limits of inter-project dimension • Variable project facillities / resources • Inherent difficulties of organising from a national base • Need for more intensive engagement (higher dose) Bluedrum Happy Parent Ini2a2ve, Presenta2on based on Review Report 2012, by Barry Cullen
FSA Strategic Framework
• FRCs target families & communities of greatest need • FRCs use an overall community development approach (bottom-up) • Standard public health conception Bluedrum Happy Parent Ini2a2ve, Presenta2on based on Review Report 2012, by Barry Cullen
FSA Strategic Framework Primary' prevention'
Developmental+ family'support'
Universal*support*services* to*help*strengthen* families* *
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Secondary' prevention'
Compensatory' family'support'
Programmes*to*address* specific*family7based* problems* *
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Tertiary' prevention'
Protective+'family' support'
Specialised*services*to* protect*children*from* abuse*and*neglect*
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personal'development' children'&'youth'activities' adult'education' recreational'activities' ' counselling' groupwork' parent'training' family'work' ' procedures/protocols'for' reporting' inter.agency'working' risk'monitoring'and' assessment' '
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FSA Strategic Framework • Developmental – Bottom-up initiatives & services that bring targets together to devise and manage various self-help and mutual support actions
• Programmed – Refined, evidence-based responses to specific, tangible problems, with clearly defined aims, target groups, delivery modes, skill requirements and intended outcomes
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Actions% Developmental+
Outcomes% Programmed+
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If-‐then logic • Evidence and argument must show that IF action is undertaken there are grounds for believing the desired outcome will THEN be produced • Useful logic for evaluation • Limitation- lends more to programmed rather than developmental actions Bluedrum Happy Parent Ini2a2ve, Presenta2on based on Review Report 2012, by Barry Cullen
Limita2ons
• Problems nested in structural deficits • Families might not participate • Participating parents may lack the confidence to engage formally • Programmes lack flexibility to adapt Bluedrum Happy Parent Ini2a2ve, Presenta2on based on Review Report 2012, by Barry Cullen
Bluedrum HPI
• Includes both developmental and programmed dimensions • More flexible & locally adaptable • Perceived primarily as developmental • FRCs are open to community art Bluedrum Happy Parent Ini2a2ve, Presenta2on based on Review Report 2012, by Barry Cullen
Future Bluedrum HPI • Initial focus on workshop development • Expand to a set of workshops, to: – Motivate & inspire parents to participate in social education & related activities – Promote their confidence / self-esteem – Utilise as a support to children
• Broaden the family definition: youth, grandparents, siblings, etc Bluedrum Happy Parent Ini2a2ve, Presenta2on based on Review Report 2012, by Barry Cullen
Future Strategy • Market workshop (or set) to FRCs and other relevant groups • Focus on a single region or set of FRCs • Systematic data collection to facilitate future evaluation / review processes
Bluedrum Happy Parent Ini2a2ve, Presenta2on based on Review Report 2012, by Barry Cullen
Conclusion • Community art important in community development broadly and more specifically for engaging families • The Bluedrum HPI can make an important contribution to this process • Further refinement required • Clear strategy needed for going forward Bluedrum Happy Parent Ini2a2ve, Presenta2on based on Review Report 2012, by Barry Cullen