unit 422 coordinate work with families

[Brandy]

this is my last unit i am looking for websites/ info on diversity and different types of family unit and the effects it may have on children
Anyone got any ideas please

[Ruthierhyme]

well done on reaching the last one

These are a few I've found quite interesting .. the whole sociology section of Sixthsense.osfc is good, this page details the variety of family units -sixthsense.osfc.ac.uk although I couldn't find a mention about same *** partnerships (sorry for the * censor !!)

Working with family diversity from Surestart

www.childreninthepicture.org.uk is always an excellent source of information.

Australian Human rights & equal opportunities commission

Traveller families, Families with members serving a prison sentence, Foster care & adoption, abusive families, .. will think on

The need for more Traveller sites discussion and an excellent site - Gypsy-Travellers

Anti Discrimatory Practice PDF from Surestart

[Brandy]

http://www.uvm.edu/~nnfruvm/families.html#families2
http://www.familydiversity.ie/index....e=students.php

heres 2 more I found useful





thanks the sites are a great help just what I needed.

[Ruthierhyme]

Those are brilliant !


Family Functions

What are the many different functions of all families regardless of their type? The family provides:

• Food
• Shelter
• Clothing
• Sense of identity and a feeling of belonging
• Language for communicating with others
• Cultural heritage
• Economic support
• Affection and caring in sickness and in health
• Spiritual belief or a world view
• Rules for appropriate behavior
• Survival skills
• Values and traditions
• Education
• Recreation
• Relaxation and a haven

Source: uvm.edu