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Apadrinhamento Afetivo: Construindo Laços de Afeto e Proteção

2014; Editora da Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio Grande do Sul (EDIPUCRS); Volume: 45; Issue: 1 Linguagem: Inglês

10.15448/1980-8623.2014.1.12439

1980-8623

Juliana Sonego Goulart, Simone dos Santos Paludo,

Family Support in Illness

This study investigates the evolution of Affective Godfathering Program over five issues and identify its meaning for those who are included in this. The retrospective study identified that were sent 166 children/adolescents and 148 people have applied, but only 59 godfathering were hired. Interviews were conducted with 25 children and adolescents who were still in institutional care and a questionnaire was administered to their godfathers and godmothers. Results showed that Affective Godfathering Program is a possibility of affection or care outside the institutional care while for the godfathers and godmothers is a way to help others. The program has fulfilled its role as a new building allows bonds of affection and protection.