Family support and coaching programs, often called «home visiting» because they take place in the
homes of vulnerable families, are a proven strategy for strengthening families and saving money.
Building affordable housing is the real solution to our homelessness crisis — but with
thousands of vulnerable families and individuals on the streets today, tiny houses are a viable, quick and low - cost solution.
«Basically, in
terms of vulnerable families, we're looking at families who may have particular stressors in their lives that are impacting their young children,» Betancourt says, «whether it's economic or social emotional stresses or differences that they're handling at the time.»
Alongside working camels, oxen and other animals, this undervalued workforce is essential to the health and economic wellbeing of
millions of vulnerable families.
It is hoped that this approach can be adopted nationally, resulting in an increase in the
number of vulnerable families being comprehensively supported with their children able safely to remain with them, as well as savings to the public purse.
At a time of heightened public concern about issues concerning child protection, it is more important than ever, and clearly in the public interest, that those solicitors and barristers with expertise in representing the
interests of vulnerable families and children are not driven away from undertaking this work.
Frequently, minority communities are devoid of the formal and informal institutions that could respond to the
needs of vulnerable families before they enter the system (Wilson, 1987).
Social Networks Make a Difference: Family Economic Success (PDF - 1,600 KB) Annie E. Casey Foundation (2007) Describes the ways a social networks approach can contribute to the
success of vulnerable families.