The Roles of Family in Youth Preparation Process for Living in Society: A Case Study of Youth in SOS Children's Villages Thailand Under the Royal Patronage
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The Roles of Family in Youth Preparation Process for Living in Society is extremely important for children in alternative care. This research aims to study the process of preparing youths for integration into society under the care of the SOS Children's Villages Thailand and to explore the roles of family and youth workers in this preparation. This research was conducted with the qualitative research method. The research participants were divided into 3 categories: (1) social integration preparation for youth, (2) children and youth caregivers, and (3) youth over 18 years old who were in former care of SOS.
The study found that the roles of family in the preparation process include problem-solving, communication, preparation, emotional response, emotional bonding, and behavior control into the preparation process, which includes: 1. children and youth assessment with SOS families 2. comprehensive youth preparation 3. support in youth’s living experiment 4. post-social integration monitoring and support.
The study's recommendations are that families should play a role in promoting self-control, determination to succeed, and problem-solving skills. Families should also coordinate and refer youth with health issues to specialized professionals for assessment and treatment before they integrate into society. Additionally, families should be empowered, and family networks should be utilized to follow up and provide social support to youth. Moreover, post-integration support should be considered on a case-by-case basis and be flexible.
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