This document was printed from the website of the California Evidence-Based Clearinghouse for Child Welfare (CEBC), which you can access at http://www.cachildwelfareclearinghouse.org/
This document was printed from the website of the California Evidence-Based Clearinghouse for Child Welfare (CEBC), which you can access at http://www.cachildwelfareclearinghouse.org/
Child Welfare Outcomes: Child/family well-being
Type of Maltreatment: Not specified
Target Population: Youth who are at-risk , juvenile delinquents, in foster care, mentally retarded/developmentally disabled, or severely emotionally disturbed. Families at risk of having children removed.
Brief Description:
The Teaching-Family Model (TFM) has been rated by the CEBC in the areas of Higher Level of Placement and Parent Training. TFM is a unique approach to human services characterized by clearly defined goals, integrated support systems, and a set of essential elements. TFM has been applied in residential group homes, home-based services, foster care and treatment foster care, schools, and psychiatric institutions. The model uses a married couple or other “teaching parents” to offer a family-like environment in the residence. The teaching parents help with learning living skills and positive interpersonal interaction skills. They are also involved with children’s parents, teachers, and other support network to help maintain progress.
Contact name: Peggy McElgunn, Esq. (Juris Doctorate)
Affiliation/Agency: Teaching-Family Association
Email: peggymcelgunn@comcast.net
Phone: 804-639-9213
Fax: 804-639-9212
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