INTRO TO THE CONTINUUM OF CARE LESSON 2: STUDY GUIDE FACTORS OF STRENGTHENING AND SEPARATION ▬ Factor 1: Why the child was or at-risk of separation from family ▬ Factor 2: The location of the child and ▬ Understand the child’s cultural surroundings. ◦ Understand the child’s individual situation and personal experiences. ▬ Factor 3: of separation or time until reunification ◦ This factor is closely related to Factor 2. ◦ How long has the child already been separated from their family? ◦ How long must the child wait for family ?
FAMILY STRENGTHENING ▬ Definition: Both the process and multi-faceted approach of families to be stronger and more united in order to withstand risks of separation and . ▬ Family care and family strengthening are part of God’s and plan for children. ▬ The of family care include : ◦ Sense of love and security. ◦ Connection to larger and a sense of belonging. ◦ Mental and emotional support to develop a healthy personality. ◦ Children stay in the community and grow up to mentor the next . ▬ Family strengthening can occur on many different levels: social, emotional, economic, legal, personal relationships and organizational involvement. ▬ ▬ ▬ ▬ ▬ ▬
CAUSES OF SEPARATION
is one of the leading underlying causes for family separation, but it is not the only cause. Other common causes include... Lack of access to basic needs, shelter, education, medical and support resources; Disability; Parental illness or death, which may lead to family breakdown; Backgrounds of abuse, trauma and neglect; And natural disasters and displacement.
THE ROOT AND THE CHURCH ▬ Individuals, faith-based organizations, community organizations and all play an important role in the . ▬ It is an important responsibility to come alongside families to help separation. ▬ God has chosen all of us to serve the orphan and vulnerable children in some way. ▬ Partner individuals, professionals, resources and the church together to serve orphans and vulnerable children. (c) 2020 Christian Alliance for Orphans
QUESTIONS FOR THOUGHT LESSON 2 1. What is God’s original and perfect plan for children?
2. What are common causes of family separation in your community?
3. How can you/your organization/church come alongside partners to engage in equipping families through family strengthening?
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