THEORETICAL FOUNDATIONS OF SOCIAL SUPPORT FOR FOSTER FAMILIES AND FAMILY-TYPE CHILDREN'S HOMES

Abstract

This article presents the theoretical foundations of social support for foster families and family-type children's homes. The study aims to explore the essence and importance of social support in the context of upbringing children under the care of foster families or residing in family-type children's homes.

The article examines the main aspects of social support, including its goals, principles, and tasks. The authors analyze the concept of social support and highlight its role in supporting family-type children's homes and foster families. Various theoretical approaches to social support are discussed, including theories of social work, psychology, and sociology. These approaches help identify key aspects of social support such as psychological support, social adaptation, the formation of a positive family environment, and ensuring appropriate attitudes towards the child.

The article also considers the main factors influencing the effectiveness of social support. These factors include professional training of practitioners, access to necessary resources and services, collaboration with other stakeholders in the social welfare system, and consideration of individual needs and characteristics of each child.

The conclusions emphasize the need for further development of social support for foster families and family-type children's homes, aiming to promote their effective functioning and development while ensuring optimal conditions for children in foster families and family-type children's homes.