Teaching-Family Model

Teaching-Family Model

The Teaching-Family Model is a model of care for troubled youth utilized internationally in Group Homes, Treatment Foster Care, Schools, Home-Based Treatment, and other youth and dependent adult care programs. It was developed in the 1960's through research at the University of Kansas. Researchers included Montrose Wolf, PhD (the inventor of time-out as a learning tool to shape behavior) and Gary Timbers, PhD.

This model of care is based on an "organized approach to providing humane, effective, and individualized services that are satisfactory to clients and consumers. It is cost effective and replicable." (from Teaching-Family Association Website) The focus is utilizing scientifically proven methods of behavioralism to teach and reinforce pro-social skills and allow the individual to maintain or advance in his or her environment.

Many programs across the country utilize this model of care, including [http://www.familyinnovations.org/ Appalachian Family Innovations] , Virginia Home for Boys and Girls, The Virginia Home for Boys and Girls, and The Barium Springs Home For Children founded in 1891 http://www.bariumsprings.org/, and Utah Youth Village.

The Teaching-Family Association (TFA) is an international organization founded in 1975 to promote this model of care. More information can be found on their website.

Resources

[http://www.teaching-family.org/ Teaching-Family Association]


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