behind

the theory

Family by Family responds to research that shows families with more internal resources (e.g. optimism) and external resources (e.g. informal social support) are better able to manage stress & move forward. These resources are often referred to as protective factors.

“resources tend to

multiply, just as

stressors tend to

multiply…”

Arney, F. and Scott, D. 2010. Working with vulnerable families: A partnership approach. Cambridge University Press. 

Berry, M. 1997. The family at risk: Issues and trends in family preservation services. Columbia: University of South Carolina Press.

The literature also tells us that informal social supports - and the skills & experiences good support enables - are important aspects of effective parenting interventions and evidenced strategies for responding to stress and trauma.

Bromfield, L., Lamont, A., et. al. 2010. "Issues for the safety and wellbeing of children & families with multiple and complex problems." NCPC Issues, Issue 33. 

The human, economic and social costs of not responding to stress and trauma are very high.

Children that live amongst stressors like family breakdown, social isolation, domestic violence, child abuse and neglect, addiction, and mental illness are more likely to have poor outcomes in adolescence and adulthood.

The annual price tag on child abuse and neglect in Australia is $1,944m.

Valentine, K. and Katz, I. 2007. "Cost effectiveness of early intervention programs for Queensland." Social Policy Research Centre, UNSW.

New research tells us that social capital in Australia is on the decline. That means families are less likely to have those informal social supports.

australians have 3

fewer neighbours they

could drop in on than in

the 1980s

australians have fewer

trusted friends than in

the 1980s

Family by Family brokers & builds informal social supports. Our hunch is that through good social support, families’ goals, motivations, and behaviours can start to shift.

theory of change

Family by Family responds to research that shows families with more internal resources (e.g. optimism) and external resources (e.g. social support) are better able to manage stress & avert crisis.

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Experiencechanges in:

- Family goals- Family attitudes- Family behaviours- Social networks

- Skills- Job readiness- Family income

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