Browsing by Author "Devaney, Carmel"
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50 Key Messages to Accompany Investing in Families: Supporting Parents to Improve outcomes for Children.
Gillen, Aisling; Landy, Fergal; Devaney, Carmel; Canavan, John; Coen, Liam (Child and Family Agency, 2013-08)[no abstract available] -
An analysis of Significant Event Notifications to inform Tusla's alternative care policy and practice developments
Rodriguez, Leonor; Devaney, Carmel (UNESCO Child and Family Research Centre, National University of Ireland Galway, 2019-06)This report comprises an analysis of Significant Event Notifications to inform alternative care policy and practice. -
“Bury don’t discuss”: The help-seeking behaviour of family members affected by substance-use disorders
McDonagh, Debbie; Connolly, Nuala; Devaney, Carmel (Taylor & Francis (Routledge), 2018-04-10)The impact of substance-use disorders on families is well documented in the literature, with families experiencing physical, emotional and psychological stress. Also documented is the perceived stigma experienced by those ... -
Child and Family Agency Commissioning Strategy
Gillen, Aisling; Landy, Fergal; Devaney, Carmel; Canavan, John (Child & Family Agency, 2013-08)[no abstract available] -
The child and family support networks research study
Cassidy, Anne; Rodriguez, Leonor; Devaney, Carmel (UNESCO Child and Family Research Centre, NUI Galway, 2018-09)Child and Family Support Networks (CFSNs) are multi-agency networks that are in the process of being established in each Tusla Integrated Service Area (ISA).1 Their purpose is to support Tusla’s aim of developing an ... -
Child protection and family support practice in Ireland: a contribution to present debates from a historical perspective
Devaney, Carmel; McGregor, Caroline (Wiley, 2017-07-11)This paper takes the opportunity of the current child welfare system change in Ireland to promote the value of learning from history to better understand the interface between family support and child protection. The paper ... -
Child, parent or family? Applying a systemic lens to the conceptualisations of Family Support in Europe
Devaney, Carmel; Christiansen, Øivin; Holzer, Julia; MacDonald, Mandi; Matias, Marisa; Salamon, Eszter (Taylor & Francis, 2022-11-19)This paper considers how Family Support is conceptualised in the European context with respect to its primary beneficiaries. The central question considers the focus of concern in a child welfare system and what it means ... -
Children’s participation in practice: comparing the views of managers and practitioners in an early intervention and prevention programme
Tierney, Edel; Rodriguez, Leonor; Kennan, Danielle; Devaney, Carmel; Brady, Bernadine; Canavan, John; Forkan, Cormac; Cassidy, Anne; Malone, Pat; McGregor, Caroline (Emerald, 2022-03-17)Purpose Participation is the active involvement of children and young people in decision-making regarding issues that affect their lives. It is crucial in the context of child protection and welfare systems and how they ... -
Comparing areas of commonality and distinction between the national practice models of Meitheal and Signs of Safety
Malone, Patrick; Canavan, John; Devaney, Carmel; McGregor, Caroline (UNESCO Child and Family Research Centre, NUI Galway, 2018-09)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 ... -
The conceptualisation and delivery of family support in Europe: A review of academic literature
Devaney, Carmel; Christiansen, Øivin; Holzer, Julia; MacDonald, Mandi; Matias, Marisa; Piessens, An; Salamon, Eszter; Kealy, Carmen (European Family Support Network (EurofamNet), 2021-10)Even though children are active agents in their own right they remain a vulnerable group dependent on adults to protect, support, nourish and educate them. In certain circumstances and for a myriad of reasons, some ... -
Conceptualising participation in practice in YAP Ireland: A case study
Jackson, Rebecca; Devaney, Carmel; Brady, Bernadine (UNESCO Child & Family Research Centre, NUI Galway, 2021)[No abstract available] -
A critical overview of the significance of power and power relations in practice with children in foster care: evidence from an Irish study
McGregor, Caroline; Devaney, Carmel; Moran, Lisa (Taylor & Francis, 2019-02-14)This paper is based on findings from an Irish study of permanence and stability outcomes for children in long-term care which involved biographical narrative interviews with 27 children, young people, parents and foster ... -
Culture and parenting: Polish migrant parents’ perspectives on how culture shapes their parenting in a culturally diverse Irish neighbourhood
Kealy, Carmen; Devaney, Carmel (Taylor and Francis, 2023-05-26)While it is now widely acknowledged that child-rearing practices vary culturally, there has been little research or consideration on how cultural difference is experienced by Polish immigrant parents in Ireland. This paper ... -
Early implementation of a family-centered practice model in child welfare: findings from an Irish study
Devaney, Carmel; McGregor, Caroline; Cassidy, Anne (Taylor & Francis, 2017-06-16)This article reports on the outcomes of a research study on the early implementation of a strengths-based family-centred model of practice in Ireland known as the Meitheal model. The paper aims to translate the key messages ... -
Early implementation of Meitheal and the child and family support networks: Lessons from the field
Cassidy, Anne; Devaney, Carmel; McGregor, Caroline (UNESCO Child and Family Research Centre, 2016)[No abstract available] -
Enhancing family support in practice through postgraduate education
Devaney, Carmel (Taylor & Francis, 2014-12-06)Family Support as a named orientation is a relatively new concept in service provision for children and their families in the Republic of Ireland. Notwithstanding this, there are a number of practitioners across a range ... -
Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Barnardos Wizards of Words Reading Programme.
Fives, Allyn; Kearns, Noreen; Devaney, Carmel; Canavan, John; Lyons, Rena; Eaton, Patricia; O'Brien, Aoife; Russell, Daniel W. (Barnardo's, 2013)[no abstract available] -
An evaluation of the implementation of the induction of social workers: A policy and guidelines for children and families social services
Devaney, Carmel (UNESCO Child and Family Research Centre, National University of Ireland, Galway, 2013-10)[No abstract available] -
An exploration of early intervention for preschool children with additional needs in the family support context
Bonotto, Melissa (NUI Galway, 2023-10-09)Early intervention for young children with additional needs is an important area of policy and practice in the Irish context. While there is strong evidence suggesting the importance of early intervention for this cohort, ... -
An exploration of sexual harassment among Irish adolescents: Experience and understanding
Walsh, Michelle (NUI Galway, 2020-10-01)There is a dearth of research relating to Irish adolescents’ experiences of sexual harassment RNCI (2014). The aim of this research study is to explore and give voice to Irish adolescents’ experiences and understanding of ...