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A retrospective study of the Meitheal model (2018)

Cassidy, Anne; Rodriguez, Leonor; Devaney, Carmel

A retrospective study of the Meitheal model (2018)

Cassidy, Anne; Rodriguez, Leonor; Devaney, Carmel

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This report presents findings on a retrospective study of the experiences of parents1 and Lead Practitioners who participated in Meitheals initiated prior to 2017. This is complementary to the Meitheal Process and Outcomes study, which is part of the overall evaluation of the Meitheal and Child and Family Support Networks (CFSNs) model. A qualitative approach was used to gather the data for this research study. The findings focus on participants’ views on taking part in the process and its perceived role in addressing children’s, young people’s2, and families’ unmet needs, with some discussion about whether the changes have been sustained.

http://hdl.handle.net/10379/14556

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Comparing areas of commonality and distinction between the national practice models of Meitheal and Signs of Safety (2019)

Malone, Patrick; Canavan, John; Devaney, Carmel; McGregor, Caroline

Comparing areas of commonality and distinction between the national practice models of Meitheal and Signs of Safety (2019)

Malone, Patrick; Canavan, John; Devaney, Carmel; McGregor, Caroline

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In this report, a characterisation is provided on the central elements/principles that are contained within the Meitheal and the Child and Family Support Networks and Signs of Safety practice models. Both represent two distinctive national practice models within Tusla s service delivery system of Family Support and Child Protection. In the case of Meitheal, this model functions as part of Tusla s Programme for Prevention, Partnership and Family Support. While the Signs of Safety practice model is operating within the confines of Tusla s Child Protection and Welfare Strategy. Therefore, our primary emphasis in this context is to highlight areas: of alignment/overlap; where there are distinctions; and how both practice models complement each other.

http://hdl.handle.net/10379/15378

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Early implementation of Meitheal and the child and family support networks: Lessons from the field (2017)

Cassidy, Anne; Devaney, Carmel; McGregor, Caroline

Early implementation of Meitheal and the child and family support networks: Lessons from the field (2017)

Cassidy, Anne; Devaney, Carmel; McGregor, Caroline

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[No abstract available]

http://hdl.handle.net/10379/6832

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Exploring the role of practitioner confidence in prevention and early intervention in child welfare: A case study of Irish youth workers in Meitheal (2020)

Healy, Maria; Rodriguez, Leonor

Exploring the role of practitioner confidence in prevention and early intervention in child welfare: A case study of Irish youth workers in Meitheal (2020)

Healy, Maria; Rodriguez, Leonor

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This study analyses the role of youth workers’ confidence in Meitheal: an Irish model of prevention and early intervention in child welfare. This study had an exploratory mixed methods design. Semi-structured interviews were carried out with youth workers to analyse their knowledge of prevention, early intervention, Meitheal and partnerships in child welfare. These were analysed using inductive thematic analysis. Additionally, youth workers completed a questionnaire to explore the levels of confidence in their role. Due to the small sample only descriptive and non-parametric statistics were used to analyse the data obtained. Youth workers see support and advocacy of young people as their primary role in Meitheal, despite this, participants described explaining what they do with other child welfare agencies as a challenge which was understood as a possible insecurity on the part of youth workers, alongside a presumption that their role and profession is not understood. Overall, thi...

http://hdl.handle.net/10379/16171

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Interfacing informal and formal help systems: historical pathways to the Meitheal model (2016)

Cassidy, Anne; Devaney, Carmel; McGregor, Caroline; Landy, Fergal

Interfacing informal and formal help systems: historical pathways to the Meitheal model (2016)

Cassidy, Anne; Devaney, Carmel; McGregor, Caroline; Landy, Fergal

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Meitheal is a national practice model which aims to ensure that the needs and strengths of children and their families are effectively identified, understood and responded to in a timely manner. The aim of this article is to consider some of the notable learning from the historical background and context in the development of children and family services. The discussion draws together four interrelated themes: the interaction between the voluntary and statutory systems, the interface of family and child oriented services, balancing formal and informal responses to child welfare, and early intervention and prevention services. The complexity of this endeavour is emphasised through identifying the core considerations required at the levels of Bronfenbrenner’s ecological model. The article concludes with a commentary on how the future of child welfare in Ireland may be influenced through this attempt at a reorientation of children and family services towards early intervention, prevent...

http://hdl.handle.net/10379/6053

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Meitheal and child and family support networks - process and outcomes study (2018)