Family Intervention Plan: Addressing Truancy, Abuse, and Addiction
Family Intervention Plan
Serious Troubles Identified
- Truancy of minors, Antonio (14) and Ana (9).
- Overload and responsibility placed on Ana, prioritizing household chores over her well-being and education.
- Abuse towards the mother, Maria, and occasionally Antonio, negatively impacting their emotional, social, and intellectual development.
- Maria’s struggle with depression.
- Jose’s alcohol addiction and its associated problems, though potentially less severe after treatment.
Gravity of the Problem and Needs
The family faces serious risks due to the impact of these issues on family dynamics and individual development. The accumulation of problems, particularly abuse and truancy, indicates an advanced stage requiring immediate intervention.
Hypotheses and Needs
Economic Needs:
- Antonio’s work at the bakery with parental consent to support the family raises concerns about exploitation and potential legal issues.
- Jose’s inconsistent income from seasonal agricultural work suggests financial mismanagement.
Proposed Interventions:
- Assess family income and explore emergency financial assistance.
- Implement an integration program to ensure school attendance for the children, provide vocational training for Maria, and offer regular support.
Psychological and Social Needs:
- Maria’s potential relapse into depression upon Jose’s return from rehabilitation suggests a history of abuse and the need for her safety and support.
- Jose’s ability to cope with family problems and maintain sobriety after leaving the detoxification center is unclear and requires monitoring.
- Antonio exhibits signs of psychological distress (bed-wetting, stuttering) potentially stemming from witnessing abuse and lacking parental affection. His involvement with a negative peer group and truancy further highlight his vulnerability.
- Ana’s excessive responsibility at home, likely a response to her mother’s depression, has led to neglecting her well-being, social life, and education.
Interventions and Needs by Family Member
| Need/Problem | Objective | Recipient | Intervention |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truancy, Negative Peer Influence | Motivate and encourage school attendance. Promote socialization in a positive environment. | Antonio (Son) | Implement engaging activities in school and during after-school hours. |
| Household Overload, Excessive Responsibility | Release Ana from age-inappropriate tasks. Ensure her psychological development. | Ana (Daughter) | Provide home help to alleviate Ana’s workload. Offer psychological support. |
| Depression, Lack of Family Roles, Possible Abuse, Social Isolation | Facilitate further treatment for depression. Encourage Maria to reclaim her role. Prevent further abuse. Strengthen family and social ties. | Maria (Mother) | Connect Maria with support groups, family therapy, and the Family Education Center. Arrange parent-teacher meetings. Involve social services for women facing family issues. |
| Addiction, Abuse Towards Wife and Son, Potential Emotional Abuse of Daughter | Prevent relapse into alcoholism. Prevent physical and psychological abuse. | Jose (Father) | Encourage Jose to continue therapy and support groups. Explore specialized centers for addiction and family therapy. |