In Foster Care: A Case Study Developmental Analysis: Urie Bonfenbrenner's Ecological Systems Model

In foster care: A Case Study Developmental Analysis

Background

A national system of charitable aid was introduced by 1885 and favoured by welfare officials over institutionalism. Children in state care were also more commonly fostered by the late 1910s, increasing between 40 and 50 percent in 1948 and 1971. From the mid 1980s, over-populated government institutions ceased to exist which led to a greater emphasis being placed on extended family and social welfare support (CYF, 2015).

Children in care were overwhelmingly happy and better adapted for life compared to those children being placed in institutions (Pollock, 2012).

Incidences where foster care is necessary range from neglect, abuse and family violence to youngsters who have had behavioural issues or other

Lara had an important relationship with her Mum, Nana and even more so, brother Jordan. Lara took care of Jordan and assumed the responsibilities of her Mum who was incapacitated by alcohol abuse.
Lara’s school Principal, Mr Adams became aware of the dire situation at her home, which Lara tried to hide. Jordan’s teacher, Miss Harrison discovered that Jordan does not consume breakfast in the mornings and a food scarcity exists at their home. Miss Ngata, a social welfare worker was then notified of Lara’s circumstances.
Marty, father to Jordan and partner to Lara’s Mum, ultimately left Lara’s mother after a long episode of physical abuse.
The mesosystem is based on how microsystems connect and relate to each other (Institute of Education, Massey University,