A carregar...
Publicação
Being a Foster Family in Portugal—Motivations and Experiences
| Nome: | Descrição: | Tamanho: | Formato: | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 848.17 KB | Adobe PDF |
Autores
Orientador(es)
Resumo(s)
: Foster care is an almost absent component in the child care system and scientific research
conducted in Portugal foster comprises 3.2%1 of out-of-home care in Portugal. This research aims
to contribute to a deeper visibility of the care phenomena, giving specific attention to the foster
families themselves. This research adopted a qualitative analytical approach, inspired by Grounded
Theory. Foster families’ motivation is rooted in altruism, affection for children, and sensitivity to
maltreatment. Personal and professional biography or past contact with out-of-home care can also
induce predisposition to become a carer. The experience of being a carer2
is one of traversing through
a life of many challenges and rewards. Considering the recognition from the stakeholders, it is a
rewarding task. The quality of the service provided and the performance of the care professionals are
both key elements to foster care.
Descrição
Palavras-chave
child welfare foster families social work policy making Portugal
Contexto Educativo
Citação
Diogo,E.; Branco, Francisco (2017). Being a Foster Family in Portugal—Motivations and Experiences. Societies 2017, 7, 37; doi:10.3390/soc7040037