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Enhancing Family Dynamics and Wellbeing in Rwandan Families with Disabled Children: Utilizing the SAFE Child Protection Framework

  • By

  • Alain Ahishakiye

  • Hannah Gilbert

  • Leila Dal Santo

  • Ann Miller

  • M. C. Smith Fawzi

  • Cat Kirk

  • Candace J. Black

  • Wijnand Van Den Boom

  • Mukeshimana Verena

  • Roberto Baiocco

  • Sarah K. G. Jensen

  • Kim Wilson

  • Vincent Sezibera

  • Theresa S. Betancourt

  • September 14, 2026

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    Families in low-resource settings face significant challenges in raising children with disabilities, impacting their overall functioning and wellbeing.

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    The SAFE child protection model identifies four categories of threats to child safety: harm, basic needs, family connections, and education/economic security.

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    Caregivers of children with disabilities often experience mental health issues, financial strain, and social isolation, particularly in rural areas.

  • 4

    Rwanda's government is committed to supporting families with disabled children through reforms aimed at family reintegration and improved caregiver support.

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    A comprehensive understanding of socio-ecological factors is essential for developing effective family-centered interventions for families with disabled children.

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Improving family functioning and wellbeing among families of children with disabilities in Rwanda: an application of the SAFE child protection model

  • by Alain Ahishakiye, Hannah Gilbert, Leila Dal Santo, Ann Miller, M. C. Smith Fawzi, Cat Kirk, Candace J. Black, Wijnand Van Den Boom, Mukeshimana Verena, Roberto Baiocco, Sarah K. G. Jensen, Kim Wilson, Vincent Sezibera, Theresa S. Betancourt

  • September 14, 2026

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