TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2020//
TI  - The collaboration between early childhood intervention and child protection systems: the perspectives of professionals
JO  - Children and youth services review
A1  - Albuquerque, Joana
A1  - Aguiar, Cecília
A1  - MagalhÃes, Eunice
SP  - e104873
EP  - e104873
VL  - 111
IS  - 
N2  - This qualitative study, conducted in Portugal, aimed to understand professionals' perspectives on the collaborative processes between the Early Childhood Intervention (ECI) and the Child Protection Systems. Participants in this study were 19 professionals from 7 Local Intervention Teams of the ECI system, including 8 professionals with coordinating roles. We conducted content analysis following semi-structured interviews. Participants described collaboration as the cooperation between professionals and services, aiming to improve intervention with children and families. Professionals argued that the main advantage of a collaborative relationship was the promotion of effective interventions. However, collaborative practices were mainly described as limited due to communication problems (e.g., insufficient, untimely). Finally, professionals suggested that limited time and resources were the greatest barriers to collaboration while close contacts and relationships among professionals were viewed as the main facilitators. Implications for practice and policy towards enhancing collaboration processes are discussed.<p />  <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 0190-7409
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.childyouth.2020.104873
ID  - ref1
ER  -