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21 Teens and Their Families Problems/Issues/Gaps , • General need for family support: • Family stress affects adolescent adjustment. • Middle class families are experiencing unexpected problems that they are not equipped to manage. • Changes in social values and processes have resulted in a "new age" that impacts parent/ child relationships. • Family units appear to be breaking down. • Single parent families and families in which both parents work face a variety of obstacles in meeting family needs. • Need for teens.to process their issues with other teens: • Teens benefit most from peer interaction, support and counselling. • Need for networking and accessing services: • Community services are not always accessible to families. • Families are not aware of community services. • Resources for children in private schools are often limited. • Portions of the population are often "priced out" of services. • Community concern needs to be focused on resolving adolescent issues in families. • Adolescents and families in need of services often are missed in the delivery of services • Need for services during evening hours • Need for resource allocation and development: • Resources are limited: services in many areas are either nonexistent or capacity is overwhelmed_ Recommendations/Strategies • Develop network of support groups: • Family groups • Groups for children from substance abuse families • Parent training/parenting skills groups More extensive child care support services • Develop training services: • Focus on how single parent families can meet adolescent needs • Focus on how parents can meet family needs when both work. r t:i- f Arn—I frnm th, c\-mnoNium on Cervices fir Youth