Fostering Resilience and Well-Being in Children and Families in Poverty

Abstract

The book focuses primarily on the ways in which children and families experiencing the challenges of economic disadvantage use hope as a way to manage and overcome adversity. The author asks important questions relevant to program development and policy. Such questions include “Are we wired to hope?” and “Can friendships ameliorate the effects of problematic parenting styles?” The centerpiece of the book is the interviews with family members who have experienced adversity but have managed to overcome these experiences through the support of targeted programs and evidence-based interventions. In addition, student leaders participating in focus group discussions provide unique perspectives on the important role parents and teachers play in motivating youth to succeed. Finally, the professionals who work with children and families experiencing adversity share their insights and observations on effective intervention approaches and provide insights regarding the roles of culture and spirituality in fostering positive outcomes. Excerpts from these interviews are used to make the research accessible and to help call attention to processes that promote hope and foster resilience.

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