| Course Name |
Family Support - Theory & Practice |
| Course Provider |
SETU - Carlow Campus |
| Alternative Provider(s) |
SETU - Wicklow Campus, SETU - South East Technological University |
| Course Code |
CW-HRFSU-Y CW-HKFSU-Y |
| Course Type |
Postgraduate |
| Qualifications |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
| Special Purpose Certificate (Level 9 NFQ)
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Special Purpose |
South East Technological University |
Level 9 NFQ |
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| Apply To |
Course provider |
| Attendance Options |
Part time, Daytime, Weekend |
| Location (Districts) |
Wicklow Town, Carlow Town |
| Enrolment and Start Dates Comment |
Start Date: January 2023. |
| Application Date |
Apply Online: www.itcarlow.ie/LLL |
| Application Weblink |
Web Page - Click Here |
| Duration |
1 year part-time. 6 Saturdays throughout the year (Indicative). |
| Course Fee |
€1,500. |
| Entry Requirements |
All applicants will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Lifelong Learning reserves the right to require applicants to attend for an interview to determine their suitability for the course. |
| Comment |
Course Codes:
Carlow Campus: CW-HRFSU-Y
Wicklow Campus: CW-HKFSU-Y |
| Course Content |
Expand+What is this course about?
Family Support is a framework that encompasses a wide range of activities that aim to strengthen positive social networks within the community through community-based courses and services. Early intervention in the p...
Hide-What is this course about?
Family Support is a framework that encompasses a wide range of activities that aim to strengthen positive social networks within the community through community-based courses and services. Early intervention in the promotion of health, well-being and the rights of all children and their families is a key focus, with particular emphasis on serving the vulnerable and at-risk.
Participants will analyse the theories of Family Support and develop the ability to critically examine its evolution as a practice, also examining the impact of family challenges on the child and wider family.
They will gain a strong understanding of ethical responsibility to clients, agencies and other professionals and gain awareness of the various methods of intervention in the family support approach.
On completion of this course students should be able to:
• Critically analyse theories of Family Support.
• Critically reflect on their ethical responsibilities to clients, family members, agency and other professionals.
• Evaluate different interventions for responding to people using a Family Support approach.
• Analyse the impact of that family challenges pose to children and the family.
• Recognise the value of Family Support intervention for children and families.
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| Subjects Taught |
What subjects will I study?
Family Support Overview
Family Support Theory
Family Support Practice
Family Challenges |
| Number of Credits |
30 |
| Further Enquiries |
Carlow Campus
Kilkenny Road
Carlow
R93 V960
T: 059 917 5280
Wicklow Campus
Clermont House
Rathnew
Wicklow
A67 X566
T: 0404 67125 |
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