Massachusetts Home Visiting Initiative A Department of Public Health led state agency collaborative www.mass.gov/dph/homevisiting Introduction to Social.

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Massachusetts Home Visiting Initiative A Department of Public Health led state agency collaborative Introduction to Social Connectedness

Purpose  Learn definitions of social network, social support, and strong relationships  Understand ways to increase social connections for parents and families  Learn how informal and formal social networks benefit parents and families Massachusetts Home Visiting Initiative

Introductory Concepts  Social connectedness in this presentation focuses on the positive values of being socially connected.  The positive elements of being socially connected allows for healthy behavior patterns and relationships. Massachusetts Home Visiting Initiative

1. Social Networks 2. Social Support 3. Strong Relationships Social Connectedness: What is it? Massachusetts Home Visiting Initiative

Social Network Dimensions The web of social ties that benefits families Size Reciprocity Accessibility FrequencyQuality Strength Durability Massachusetts Home Visiting Initiative

Social Network  Size: Individually appropriate, reflects the needs of the participant to feel well connected  Strength: Combination of interaction, affection and time  Quality: Continued positive influences  Accessibility: References proximity, availability, flexibility of those in the network  Reciprocity: Equal dependence and shared trust  Durability: Persistence over time  Frequency: Individually appropriate, ensures participant to have a support system at all times Massachusetts Home Visiting Initiative

5 Key Elements of Social Connectedness Massachusetts Home Visiting Initiative  Continuity/Stability: Integral components providing an individual with feelings of safety, security, protected and acceptance.  Social inclusion: Being in a relationship; part of a family; or a member of a group  The Lifespan: Changes that occur in people over the course of their lives.  The Person: What makes any particular person that particular person instead of another; and, about what makes a person at one time the same person as he or she was or will be at another time despite any intervening changes.  The Community: A social unit of any size that shares common values; a community may be geographic, faith-based, gender-oriented, racial or ethic.

Elements of Social Connectedness Massachusetts Home Visiting Initiative These 5 elements of social connectedness illustrate key components needed to create a strong social network of strong supporting relationships.

 Reliable alliance: assurance that others can be counted on in times of stress  Guidance: advice or information  Reassurance of worth: recognition of one’s competence  Social integration: a sense of belonging to a group of friends  Attachment: emotional closeness  Opportunity for nurturance: providing assistance to others Massachusetts Home Visiting Initiative Positive social connections offer:

Social Support - Availability of people on whom we can rely Types of support:  Emotional: empathy, concern, caring, love, and trust  Appraisal: giving information through affirmation, feedback and social comparison  Informational: advice, suggestions, or guidance  Instrumental: money, time, in-kind assistance, resources Massachusetts Home Visiting Initiative

Social Networks Formal: A formal network contains people you might only know through social service agencies, professional or educational organizations.  Community Resources Church School Library YMCA Cultural Centers  Health & Human Service Agencies Government (DCF’s Family Resources Centers, ) Nonprofits, such as AA, Habitat, Parents Together, Parent Cafes Massachusetts Home Visiting Initiative Informal: An informal network contains people you know.  Friends  Family  Playgroups  Neighbors  Community Centers  Church Members

Importance of Social Connectedness Studies show that personal change and social behavior can be significantly influenced by access to supportive peers. Even if many people are offering and providing support, an individual may feel that they are not getting adequate assistance. Massachusetts Home Visiting Initiative The PERCEPTION of the participant matters most in addressing social connections.

Home Visiting and Social Connectedness  Social connectedness is an important factor in positive family and child outcomes. In home visits, we are asking all participants about the strength and health of their social connections.  Please refer to the presentation on Strengthening Families-5 Protective Factors to understand the assessment of social connections. Massachusetts Home Visiting Initiative

CORE QUESTIONS All home visitors will be required to ask these 3 core questions to determine if a family is socially connected: 1. Do you feel that you are getting the support you need from others? Y/N 2. Do you have someone who you can count on to listen to you when you need to talk? Y/N 3. Do you have someone to call when you need someone to care for the baby? Y/N If a participant answers “yes” to all 3 of these questions, s/he demonstrates strong social connectedness. Massachusetts Home Visiting Initiative

Take-Away Points  Social Connectedness is a combination of social supports, strong relationships, and social networks.  Many qualities influence the “Web of Social Ties” for an individual.  Five Elements of Social Connectedness: 1. The Lifespan 2. Continuity/Stability 3. Social Inclusion 4. The Community 5. The Person Massachusetts Home Visiting Initiative