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The experiences and perceptions of social workers on the provision of family preservation services in the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan, Gauteng Province

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dc.contributor.advisor Makofane, M. D. M.
dc.contributor.author Nhedzi, Felistas
dc.date.accessioned 2014-11-12T06:40:59Z
dc.date.available 2014-11-12T06:40:59Z
dc.date.issued 2014-11
dc.identifier.citation Nhedzi, Felistas (2014) The experiences and perceptions of social workers on the provision of family preservation services in the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan, Gauteng Province, University of South Africa, Pretoria, <http://hdl.handle.net/10500/14363> en
dc.identifier.uri http://hdl.handle.net/10500/14363
dc.description.abstract Many South African families are beset by social, psychological and economic challenges placing children at risk. Family preservation services, capitalising on families’ strengths to resolve their problems, are crucial to avoid the removal of children from their homes. Using a qualitative approach, this study reveals the experiences and perceptions of twelve social workers providing family preservation services in the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan of Gauteng Province. These social workers articulate their understanding of and experiences with the Children’s Act (Act No. 38) of 2005. They are generally optimistic that family preservation services can offer a helping process with the potential to improve family functioning. Nevertheless, there are stumbling blocks to effective service delivery, such as the kinds of social problems experienced by families, lack of funding, high caseloads, lack of resources and little co-operation from other disciplines and agencies. Based on these findings, recommendations are made for practice, policy and further research. en
dc.format.extent 1 online resource (xv, 165 leaves)
dc.language.iso en en
dc.subject Child welfare en
dc.subject Family preservation services en
dc.subject Prevention services en
dc.subject Early intervention services en
dc.subject Statutory intervention services en
dc.subject Aftercare services en
dc.subject Social workers’ experiences en
dc.subject.ddc 361.3096822
dc.subject.lcsh Social workers--South Africa -- Ekurhuleni en
dc.subject.lcsh Child welfare--South Africa -- Ekurhuleni en
dc.subject.lcsh Family social work -- South Africa -- Ekurhuleni en
dc.subject.lcsh Family services -- South Africa -- Ekurhuleni en
dc.subject.lcsh Public welfare -- South Africa -- Ekurhuleni en
dc.subject.lcsh Intervention (Administrative procedure) en
dc.title The experiences and perceptions of social workers on the provision of family preservation services in the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan, Gauteng Province en
dc.type Dissertation en
dc.description.department Social Work en
dc.description.degree M. A. (Social Work)


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