100746: Measuring Strengths-Based Service Delivery in Early Childhood and Family Support Programs

About the Course:

Understanding the outcomes of strengths-based programs requires a better understanding of the extent to which programs actually provide services that are consistent with this model. To this end, the authors have developed the Strengths-Based Practices Inventory (SBPI). Data collected from a sample of parents participating in early childhood prevention and family support programs indicated that the SBPI has 4 related factors: (a) identification and use of strengths, (b) cultural competency, (c) interpersonal sensitivity and knowledge, and (d) relationship-supportive behavior. The SBPI is sensitive to differences between programs in the extent of strengths-based practice and is related to some expected outcomes, including family empowerment and social support. COURSE SYLLABUS I. Introduction II. Study I III. Study II

Journal/Publisher:

Families in Society (Alliance for Children and Families)

Publication Date:

2004/ Vol. 85, No. 3

Authors

Beth Green, PhD; Carol L. McAllister, PhD; Jerod M. Tarte, MA

About the Authors:

Senior Research Associate Northwest Professional Consortium Research

Assistant Professor of Public Health University of Pittsburgh

Northwest Professional Consortium Research

Recommended For:

This course is recommended for social workers, counselors, psychologists, and other human services and behavioral health professionals who seek knowledge about strengths-based practices. It is appropriate for participants with intermediate to advanced levels of knowledge about the topic.

Course Objectives:

1. Identify the factors measured by the Strengths-Based Practices Inventory.

2. Identify the relationships between the Strengths-Based Practices Inventory and program outcomes.