Changing Practices with Children and Families in North Carolina: Using Technology to Facilitate Collaboration and Training

A new approach to services for children with serious emotional disturbance and their families calls for the development of systems of care. Family members participate in all aspects of service delivery, including designing, developing, and delivering services. Training and technical assistance are e...

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Published in:Journal of technology in human services 2000, Vol.17 (1), p.49-67
Main Authors: Zipper, Irene Nathan, Broughton, Andrew, Behar, Lenore
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Children
children's mental health
Delivery Systems
Distance learning
Emotionally Disturbed
Emotionally disturbed children
Family Relations
Information Superhighway
Internet
Job Training
Mental Health Services
North Carolina
Parent Training
Service provision
Social services agencies
system of care
Training
USA
videoconference
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Summary:A new approach to services for children with serious emotional disturbance and their families calls for the development of systems of care. Family members participate in all aspects of service delivery, including designing, developing, and delivering services. Training and technical assistance are essential, as service providers need new skills in working with children, family members, service providers, and others in the community; and a new understanding of integrated, community-based services. Technology offers new possibilities for delivering such training. In North Carolina, the Internet is used to share information, plan training events, provide training, and exchange materials among training coordinators located around the state.
ISSN:1522-8835
1522-8991
DOI:10.1300/J017v17n01_04