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040			_aWSS _dAFV
100			_aConnolly, Marie _9951
245			_aWorking with vulnerable infants _cConnolly, Marie; Wells, Philippa; Field, Jo
260			_aWellington, New Zealand _bDepartment of Child, Youth and Family Services _c2007
300			_a44p. ; computer file : PDF format (7Mb)
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500			_aSocial Work Now (38) December 2007 : 5-10
520			_aThis journal article reports the findings of a study aimed at gaining a better understanding of the needs of vulnerable infants (under 1 year of age) when they come to the notice of Child Youth and Family (CYF). Particular considerations included the age and needs of parents, concerns that formed the basis of the notification, the needs of the infants, and how families related to interventions. The study was based upon a constructed sample of 171 case files for infants who were notified to CYF between 1 July 2005 and 30 June 2006, evenly representing three groups: infants whose notification resulted in a care placement; infants for whom, on referral, it was determined no further action was required; and infants for whom, following investigation, there was intervention that did not require care. The findings of this study reveal a diversity of family circumstances. Consistently high levels of need were found among adult caregivers in violent and/or conflicted relationships, with alcohol or drug issues, mental health problems and antisocial behaviour. Significant numbers were not new or young parents and many had substantive CYF involvement previously in relation to other children or as children themselves. Four key areas of importance when working with infants and their families are identified: assessment of infant need; the involvement of fathers; the supervision and monitoring of vulnerable family situations; and the need to secure safety and belonging for infants. The importance of collaborative approaches is emphasised. A limitation of the study's use of recorded case notes is discussed. A number of recent initiatives across CYF in response to these findings are outlined, as well as enhancements to CYF's practice framework.
650	2	7	_2FVC _aCARE AND PROTECTION _997
650	2	7	_2FVC _aCHILD NEGLECT _9114
650	2	7	_2FVC _aCHILD PROTECTION _9118
650	2	7	_2FVC _aCULTURAL ISSUES _9177
650	2	7	_aINFANTS _9313
650	2	7	_2FVC _aFAMILIES _9238
650	2	7	_aINTERAGENCY COLLABORATION _9396
650	2	7	_2FVC _aINTERVENTION _9326
650	2	7	_2FVC _aSOCIAL WORK PRACTICE _9562
650	2	7	_2FVC _aTREATMENT _9613
651		4	_aNEW ZEALAND _92588
650	2	7	_9458 _aPREVENTION _2FVC
650	2	7	_9103 _aCHILD ABUSE _2FVC
700	1		_aWells, Philippa _92307
700	1		_aField, Jo _91145
773	0		_tSocial Work Now (38) December 2007 : 5-10
830			_aSocial Work Now _94770
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