SYMPOSIUM
–FOCUS ON THE FAMILY
R.
Shai1, M. Golan2,
V. Azran2, L. Abiri2,
T. Krispin3, S. Kaminsky4 , D.
Roth4
1
JDC-Ashalim, Israel ;
2 Ministry
of Social Affairs, Israel ; 3
Kesher, Israel
The optimal model
for developing family services is one which is
based on the value
of partnership and mutual respect between
parents and
professionals and on the understanding of the need of the
families' of people
with special needs and the need for active
involvement by
parents. Three processes are recognized which are
leading the change
towards the focus on the family. Presentation will
address the
strengths, which operate at times in collaboration and at
times in parallel.
We will conduct a discussion about the opportunities
and the complexity
of the process of change. Purposes of Session: To
present processes
and leading perspectives in building family-focused
services. To
examine the development process, with three parallel
and interfacing
groups – parents, third-sector and government. To
raise awareness of
the need for building services for families of
children with
special needs. Session Structure: Short video.
Theoretical Basis -
will present latest finding from an international
study of quality of
life for families with special needs children. Parents
as Initiators and
Innovators – Parents will present programs that were
developed through
their initiative. Family-focused Programs – joint
presentation by
operating organizations and parents. Leading Change
– an examination of
the development process that has taken place in
recent years,
alongside new directions in national policy. Discussion
about dilemmas that
have arisen and presenting a view to the future–
government,
third-sector and parents.
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