Abstract:
The research was held in three Brazilian cities with participants from Program Criança Feliz (PCF), which aims to stimulate integral development. Family members and staff were interviewed, with posterior qualitative analysis, based on Winnicott’s theory. The results show that bureaucratic, legal and financial issues make the PCF fragile, whereas home visiting and bond strengthening helped families to be attentive towards children’s needs.
Keywords:
Child Development; Family; Public Policies; Winnicott