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Factors influencing resource management in the caring relationship* Dependents affected by the caring relationship - age - skills - capabilities - special needs* Resources - time - energy - finances - housing* Access to Services

* Examine how effective resource management impacts on parenting and caring and propose strategies for parents and carers in different situations

The CAFS SyllabusThe CAFS Syllabus

What is resource management?

DR.A

Dependent

Resources

Access to services

– the person being cared for

– the things that people use to help manage their lives

– being able to use support within the community

FACTOR MEANING

AGE

SKILLS/CAPABILITIES

SPECIAL NEEDS

Example – a newborn child needs 24 hour care including nappy changing, feeding. A teenager can provide personal care and hygiene for themselves, but may need financial support and transport for activities such as jobs, sport, school.

ResourcesResources

Time Energy Finances HousingTime Energy Finances Housing

It provides nourishment

It is useful in daily life

It contains information

Something is a resource if:

It is an object

It is an abilityIt is a skill

Access to ServicesAccess to Services

Being able to access services can influence the resource management.

Activity 3

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Activity 4

A couple have just had their fifth child. The other children range in age from two to twelve years old. One parent is in paid full-time employment and the other parent is the primary carer (8 marks)

(a) Explain the impact that time and finances can have on parenting and caring in this family (3 marks)

(b) Propose and justify strategies for this family to manage their situation effectively (5 marks)

Focus Question Focus Question (BOS NSW, 2011 Q26)

How might the resources of time and finances impact on resource management for the family in this scenario?

Note: Note: The family is a couple that have just had their fifth child. The other children range in age from two to twelve years old. One parent is in paid full-time employment and the other parent is the primary carer.

Activity 5a

Resource Issue / Cause

Impact on Resource Management/Effect on Parenting and Caring

TIME Newborn child in the family

The time required to care for the newborn child means the parents may have less time to do things for the other children. For example - preparing meals. This may lead to quicker options that aren’t as healthy such as ordering lunches at the canteen, takeaway dinners, as well as pre-packaged foods which are often high in salt and fat. This may impact on the families health and physical wellbeing.

FINANCES One income in the family

Only having one income may mean the family needs to set up a budget in order to manage their finances more effectively. The parents may have to make decisions regarding the activities their children participate in such as sporting activities or school excursions in order to have enough money available for basic needs such as food, clothing and shelter.

a) Explain the impact that time and finances can have on parenting and caring in this family

(3 marks)

Activity 5b

Activity 6

Reminder: Reminder: The family is a couple that have just had their fifth child. The other children range in age from two to twelve years old. One parent is in paid full-time employment and the other parent is the primary carer.

(b) Propose and justify strategies for this family to manage their situation effectively. (5 marks)

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