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• Title: Custody Planning with Families Affected by HIV (PRACTICE FORUM)
• Author : Health and Social Work
• Release Date : January 01, 2007
• Genre: Health & Fitness,Books,Health, Mind & Body,
• Pages : * pages
• Size : 192 KB

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Despite treatment advances, parents with HIV/AIDS may become incapacitated or may die before their children are grown. Custody planning or planning for the children's care in case of the parent's illness or death is often identified as an important step by service providers and parents (Goggin et al., 2001; Hackl, Somlai, Kelly, & Kalichman, 1997; Mason, 1998; Tompkins, Henker, Whalen, Axelrod, & Comer, 1999). With plans in place and smooth transitions, children can have a sense of continuity and predictability (Nagler, Adnopoz, & Forsyth, 1995; Siegel & Freund, 1994). A formal or legal plan is generally considered the best outcome for parents and children. If formalized before the parent's death, then a legal battle can be avoided later and the parent has the greatest assurance that his or her wishes will be observed. Although legal services are necessary to making a formal plan, they are often insufficient. Parents with HIV are often low-income women of color living in the inner city and managing multiple stressors, including substance abuse, stigma and isolation, and complex medical regimens (Gillman & Newman, 1996; Goggin et al., 2001; Hackl et al., 1997; Jenkins & Coons, 1996). HIV-infected parents may also be struggling with depression (Axelrod, Myers, Durvasula, Wyatt, & Cheng, 1999; Miles, Burchinal, Holditch-Davis, Wasilewski, & Christian, 1997; Simoni & Ng, 2000; Tompkins et al., 1999) or with their children's behavior (Forehand et al., 1998; Forsyth, Damour, Nagler, & Adnopoz, 1996). Social workers are crucial to helping parents address the psychosocial challenges related to health, stigma, and environment that may become obstacles to planning.

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