Early Childhood Intervention Case Study

This essay will aim to critically explore the ideas, theories and concepts related to the theme of Early Childhood Interventions (ECI) when being applied to a specific family. The family in question can be seen in the case study (see appendix one). It will explore and define ECI and whether the policy is realistic or rhetoric in nature and if Jane’s family fit into the chosen interventions. The changing concepts of family plus its application to family life roles and relationships are look at within this specific family and the likely effect it will have on their needs. The risk and protective factors attributed to Jane and her children are also considered. Further the vulnerability and resilience of its members are looked at together with
The notion of providing joined up services to meet joined up needs seems both sensible and desirable (Boldock et al, 2005). Effective partnership working together can be helpful to both families and practitioners as it can improve understanding of the family culture, deepen awareness of each situation and enhance the respect for families. Warmington et al, 2004 believes this is vital to enhancing parent self-efficiency and promoting ongoing development for
This does not necessarily have an adverse impact on her children’s care and developmental needs. However where a parent has enduring and or severe mental ill-health, children in the household are more likely to be at risk of or experiencing significant harm. A child at risk of significant harm or whose wellbeing is affected could be a child who has caring responsibilities inappropriate to his/ her age. Falkov, Mayes, and Diggins (1996) also suggest that a child who is neglected physically and or emotionally by an un-well parent could be at risk of significant harm. Thomas has taken on more of a parental role within the house and is doing roles that his mother should be undertaking. Psychologists have long recognised that some children develop well despite growing up in high-risk environments (Daniel and Wassell, (2002). This capacity to cope with adversity and even be strengthened by it is at the heart of resilience. Resilience is the process of adapting well in the face of adversity, trauma, tragedy, threats, or even significant sources of stress such as family and relationship problems (Gilligan,