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Greater Than the Sum of Its Parts: An Exploration of Family Home Visiting Programs Involving both Volunteer and Paid Visitors

dc.contributor.authorDonovan, Maura Katherine
dc.contributor.copyright-releaseNot Applicableen_US
dc.contributor.degreeMaster of Social Worken_US
dc.contributor.departmentMaritime School of Social Worken_US
dc.contributor.ethics-approvalReceiveden_US
dc.contributor.external-examinerDr. Dolores Furlongen_US
dc.contributor.graduate-coordinatorDr. Catrina Brownen_US
dc.contributor.manuscriptsNot Applicableen_US
dc.contributor.thesis-readerDr. Carolyn Campbellen_US
dc.contributor.thesis-supervisorDr. Judy MacDonald, Dr. Megan Astonen_US
dc.date.accessioned2011-12-20T12:45:49Z
dc.date.available2011-12-20T12:45:49Z
dc.date.defence2011-11-25
dc.date.issued2011-12-20
dc.descriptionA preliminary exploratory study of three family home visiting programs involving volunteer and paid home visitors.en_US
dc.description.abstractThe goal of this international study was to gain insight into a little-known approach to family home visiting: programs that make use of both volunteer and paid visitors. Using a qualitative embedded multiple case study design, I interviewed volunteers and staff at three such programs regarding the development of the service, and the strengths and challenges of this approach. Key findings suggest that this approach allows programs to provide preventative, universally available services; and to serve a greater number and broader range of families. These were important features given the local targeted, reactive service delivery systems. Common challenges included funding difficulties and some limited communication and workload issues. This approach shows promise as a way to increase program accessibility and impact. Considerations for program planners include the costs of qualified staff to coordinate volunteers and do home visiting, and organizational readiness to deploy volunteers effectively in home visiting roles.en_US
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/10222/14400
dc.language.isoenen_US
dc.subjectMixed-deliveryen_US
dc.subjectEarly child developmenten_US
dc.subjectProgram modelsen_US
dc.subjectVolunteer and paid visitorsen_US
dc.subjectStructural-feministen_US
dc.subjectUniversal family servicesen_US
dc.subjectHome visitingen_US
dc.titleGreater Than the Sum of Its Parts: An Exploration of Family Home Visiting Programs Involving both Volunteer and Paid Visitorsen_US

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