@article{ref1,
title="Recommendations for systemic change to support connectedness within Alaska Native child welfare",
journal="Child abuse and neglect",
year="2023",
author="Ullrich, Jessica Saniguq and Metivier, Amanda",
volume="ePub",
number="ePub",
pages="ePub-ePub",
abstract="BACKGROUND: Ongoing child removal of Indigenous children within child welfare systems is problematic. Alaska Native youth are disproportionately affected by the trauma of separation from important connectedness relationships. <br><br>OBJECTIVE: To take previous research a step further by identifying relational and systemic changes that need to happen in the Alaska child welfare system so that connectedness is supported for child and collective wellbeing. <br><br>METHODS: This article summarizes connectedness concepts and directly links knowledge bearers' stories to recommended changes at the direct, agency, and governmental practice levels. <br><br>RESULTS: Children and youth need to build, maintain, and repair connectedness relationships, especially when child welfare is involved. Authentically engaging youth and listening to lived experience as a relational action can lead to transformational changes that benefit the children and the collective network they are connected to. <br><br>CONCLUSION: Our intention is to shift child welfare to a child wellbeing paradigm that is relationally guided by direct recipients of the system.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0145-2134",
doi="10.1016/j.chiabu.2023.106332",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.chiabu.2023.106332"
}