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Kim Fay Bolck
Www.caringforpoorandorphanedchildren.org (social worker)
www.cahcchappyland.org (co-founder)
History
Social worker at www.Mikado-welzijn.nl (Social Welfare Organization) from 2004 - 2014
Location Netherlands
Achievements
Activity
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Hi I’m Fay, This course brings knowledge and skills that I can use for my work and in my life. Thank you creators of this course for sharing life saving skills
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Abuse, neglect, poverty, medical neglect, seperation
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Being present is important, because the child is present as well. This means you can connect with the child. To see the world from out the child's perspective. This way you can speak and understand the language without words. Being present is also about being happy in the moment, connected with the 5 senses. E.g. if you worry, you will find it more difficult...
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I think studying about and taking interest in a child's (pre verbal) wants, needs and thoughts is important to be able to connect with the child and make the child feel safe.
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The mother is unable to sooth her child. The baby might be crying because it's (for example) hungry, thirsty, to hot, to cold, in an uncomfortable position, thirsty, in pain, full diaper (uncomfortable/ irritating).
Suggestions that can be made to mother is to check above and e.g. feed the baby, change diaper, change position, check...
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Hello, I am Fay, Social Worker in Holland and Co Founder of a community center in rural Cambodia.
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To find out what makes a student feel safe en to encourage a safe and supportive environment.
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I struggle to understand the following and if someone is having advice on this, that would be much appreciated;
There are different kind of reactions to trauma, so a child can for example react aggresive to a certain situation (fight reaction). But how to discover children who experienced trauma, but don't fight, but flight or freeze? Because the behaviour... -
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The report from Oprah Winfrey is worth watching; "At some point in your life there was (or will be) a relationship, a helping hand, or some kind of healing process that helped you get where you are now".
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In the Netherlands 1 in 10 children receives child protection services (source from April 30, 2019).
Research found that in many cases these services increased the trauma, instead of helping the children further in their lives. -
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Hi, I'm Fay, Social worker in Holland and co founder of a school and community center in Cambodia. Ambition to become teacher at a (special) school or daycare.
Good luck with this course everyone ✌️ -
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Happiness, joy, make others join and/or dance
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Hi I'm Fay, percussionist ✌️
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A person is a being that has certain capacities or attributes such as reason, morality, consciousness or self-consciousness, and being a part of a culturally established form of social relations such as kinship, ownership of property, or legal responsibility (found on google...)
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The first question to a humanist would be (after reading previous chapters about that we are part of nature, similar to animals) how a humanist thinks about killing animals and eating meat. Many religions say humans are above animals, animals exist only to serve humanity, and even that animals don't have souls. If I understand the humanist approach correct,...
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Science, values, non-religious
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Understanding about humanism and the difference between views about this and other (religious) approaches...
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Poverty shouldn't be a reason for children to be placed in alternative care and in Cambodia poverty is the main reason at this moment. This is why orphanages are being closed under guidence of Ministry of Social Affairs, but I noticed it is hard for the (poor) families to get access to support after. The orphanage could be a traumatic expierence, but being...
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Do you think what happened to Asha and Lan also happens to children in other countries? It happens in Cambodia, yes.
If you had been Asha and Lan’s social worker would you have done anything differently, and if so, what would it have been? I would have given the opportunity for mother to sew like the second social worker did. Short term help for basic needs... -
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Do you think placing Lan in a residential institution was a good idea and will she be getting the personal care she needs there? No, she is not receiving the care she deserves.
What do you think about the attitude of the second social worker who is now working with Asha and Lan’s parents? She is pro-active in supporting the parents to a sustainable... -
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Do you agree with the reasons mentioned in the interview why institutions continue to exist? Yes I agree and I saw this in practise in Cambodia.
Is the government in your country taking responsibility for regulating and progressive elimination of children’s residential institutions? Partly, the Government collaborates with the UN to close orphanages. I can... -
What informed the selection you made? B and E, children received the care according to standards most close to the guidelines.
How strongly do you feel about the features Nigel described in terms of being the correct way to define a children’s residential institution? I agree strongly
If you disagreed, or only partially agreed, how would you define a... -
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Was there anything new that you had not thought about before? It is not a new thought, but it is a concern. I notice sponsors rather donate to orphanages then to family based care. I saw sponsors backing out during the transition from orphanage to family based care, and I worry about the position of the poorest families (in Cambodia).
Have your existing... -
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Please explain why you chose your answer when you voted in the poll;
I disagreed. The Social Worker did no effort to get to know the children, so it was impossible to act in the best interest of the child. It also takes a lot of time to gain trust and to get to know the child.
Are you more or are you less concerned about Asha and Lan than you were last... -
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What might be some of the issues in providing quality care in the type of care settings we have been hearing about, and would they be culturally acceptable in your country? They would be acceptable if it is a small (family) setting.
Are there regulations and standards that are routinely monitored so as to ensure the quality of care provision in foster care... -
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Reflecting on practice in your own country, are the best methods and processes being applied so that the best care decisions and Care Plans are made for each child along with regular reviews of their situation? I monitored a transition from orphanage to family care in Cambodia. I found the authorities have access to methods and processes (made in colaboration...
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Do you think the use of informal care is an important option that should always be available? The child and family should have access to services to make sure decisions are made in the best interest of the child and the child should stay 'visible'.
Do you think informal care should be supported in any way or do you it is unnecessary or, maybe even... -
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I am a social worker and board member of a school in Cambodia where children can learn English and computer for free.
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Did anything surprise you? Isn't it so that children from Asia and Africa need to be protected from abuse and exploitation as well? In books I read that abuse and exploitation is a big issue in Asia, especially around the Mekong river.
Have your existing views on this topic been confirmed or contradicted? They have been confirmed. -
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Has the social worker given the family the right advice that takes into consideration the best interests of Asha and Lan? The best interests of the children are not taken in consideration and there was no effective interaction between the children and the Social Worker.
How thorough was the social worker in her assessment of the family situation and has she... -
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Emilio and Aaden
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Do you think that meaningful participation of children and young people in decision-making about their care is important? Yes, very important.
Do you think there are barriers to their participation, and if so, what are they? Sometimes children can be a barrier themselves, they may not have the skills, knowledge or confidence to effectively participate. We... -
Do you think stigma and discrimination are justifiable reasons for children finding themselves in alternative care? No, these are not justifiable reasons.
What are some of the challenges and opportunities in your country to changing any negative attitudes and discrimination that contribute to this situation? I haven't heard about discrimination in this field... -
Do you think it would be in Asha and Lan’s best interests if they were taken away from their parents whilst they are having financial problems? No. For now I think day care or respite care might be a solution. There is no reason to separate the familie.
Is the social worker taking the right steps to assess whether or not alternative care is really necessary?... -
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Thinking about the general practice in your own country, is everything possible being done to respect the “necessity” principle and prevent unnecessary use of alternative care? In Holland I hear when children are placed into (temporarily) foster care, the parent(s) are often not satisfied with the role the parent(s) play in it and the time it takes for...
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What do you think are justifiable and unjustifiable reasons for children being placed in alternative care ? Justifiable if it's in the best interest of the child, for example in situations of neglect or abuse. Unjustififiable if poverty is a reason.
Are these reasons similar or different to those in your country? In Holland children end up in institutions... -
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Thanks, I'm looking forward to it :-)
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I wonder if there is an NGO / Organization / Institution which can be considered as an example concerning this topic? Does this entitie work with Gatekeepers, how do they achieve the CRC goals and support the children at home (also financially)?
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1 Yes, this is a caring and loving family.
2 They cope with poverty.
3 The child with the disability will be send to an institution. If there are gatekeepers the child should be brought back to the family and support the family, especially the child with a disability. Medical care should be arranged and if possible day care for the disabled child. When the... -
Yes, these principles are very important of course. In Holland there are guidelines about how to achieve the CRC goals and there are set protocols about how to approach a child to gain information about their interests, needs and wishes. However in developing countries the care-facilities are less focussed on the individual child, because there is simply no...
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I just found out about this course and I hope I'm on time to catch up with you all, I'll do my best. Thanks.
