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Building Resilience in Families Experiencing Homelessness Through Integration of Health, Parenting and Child Development Programs

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Article

Abstract

Children who experience homelessness are vulnerable to mental health problems, developmental delays and lower academic achievement. Research suggests that parental health literacy, sensitive parenting behaviour and child self-regulation are modifiable mechanisms that might enhance children's resilience to adversities associated with homelessness, yet empirical evidence on implementing such interventions in shelter settings is limited. Through a coordinated academic-community partnership, this study aimed to examine the (1) feasibility of conducting an integrated health approach in shelter settings and (2) the effectiveness of separate interventions on child and parent outcomes. Results are discussed in terms of best practices in shelter settings and building resilience in families experiencing homelessness with young children.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

https://doi.org/10.1111/cch.13290

APA Citation

Alison Hester Edie, Karen Appleyard Carmody, & Scott, J. (2024). Building resilience in families experiencing homelessness through integration of health, parenting and child development programs. Child Care Health and Development/Child, Care, Health and Development, 50(4).https://doi.org/10.1111/cch.13290

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© 2024 John Wiley & Sons Ltd.

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