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Briefly describe the difference between a child-centered system and a family/community-centered system. How can the Developmental Assets Framework be used to promote and support youth and adolescent development?
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According to The National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (NAPNAP) pediatric health care home position statement (NAPNAP, 2009), Public Law 99-457, and the AAP (AAP, 2001The differences between child centered care and family centered care is demonstrated below.
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Child Centered Care |
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Family Centered Care |
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Goal: To take care of the child for the short term |
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Goal: Parental empowerment and child advocacy for the life of the child |
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Child’s needs are primary focus |
Family needs to assist the child are the focus |
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Professionals decide on the plan of care |
Family and professionals decide on the plan of care |
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Parent’s opinions are not consistently requested |
Parents ideas are requested and valued |
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Families are considered part of a particular group |
Families are all considered to be unique |
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Parents participate as observers |
Parents are considered to be equal members at whatever level they are comfortable |
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Parental differences are judged as not being in the best interest of the child |
Family culture, language, ethnicity, and structure are respected. |
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Test results of the child are the most important factor used to plan care |
Focus is on addressing parental concerns, issues, questions, and their need to assistance in problem-solving |
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One-way communication, professional to parent |
Two-way communication, with parents encouraged to have input into the child care plan |
The importance of the developmental assets framework can determine the successes of the child, their support, and their external and internal values.
Reference: Pediatric Primary Care: 5th Edition, by Catherine E. Burns, Ardys M. Dunn, Margaret A. Brady, Nancy Barber Starr, Catherine G. Blosser. Publisher: Elsevier Sanders, at www.Elsevier.com.
