ERIC Number: EJ1293639
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2021-Mar
Pages: 15
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ISSN: ISSN-1476-718X
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The Ripple Effect: Examining the Impact on Parents of an Abecedarian Early Child Care Intervention in an Urban Social Housing Development
Koshyk, Jamie; Wilson, Taylor; Stewart-Tufescu, Ashley; D'Souza, Melanie; Chase, Robert M.; Mignone, Javier
Journal of Early Childhood Research, v19 n1 p40-54 Mar 2021
The Abecedarian Approach is an internationally recognised early childhood intervention program that has shown long-term positive outcomes for children living in low SES communities. However, there are few studies examining the broader influence of such interventions for young children on the lives of their parents. This article describes the findings of a qualitative study exploring the perceptions and experiences of parents whose children attend an Abecedarian early intervention program located in an urban social housing complex. Eighteen parents whose children had attended the program for a minimum of one year were interviewed. The main themes that emerged were: strengthened relationships between parents and program staff, as well as between parents themselves, particularly supported through the home visitor; increased awareness among parents about early development and of their role in supporting child development; and opportunities for parents' personal growth. The findings suggest that high quality early child intervention programs, such as the Abecedarian Approach, can positively impact the lives of parents.
Descriptors: Early Intervention, Young Children, At Risk Persons, Low Income Groups, Program Effectiveness, Parent Attitudes, Urban Areas, Public Housing, Parent School Relationship, Home Visits, Child Development, Parent Role, Individual Development, Foreign Countries, Child Care Centers, Interpersonal Relationship, Child Caregivers, Language Acquisition, Early Childhood Education
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Early Childhood Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Canada (Winnipeg)
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