Table I

Interfaces through which engagement can be created (identified in field work)

Space and materialsHuman relationsActions and practices
Children’s playroom, toys, food table, coffee, food, sofas, possibility to make phone calls (taking care of things, the workers can be reached by cellphone 24/7, opportunity to send SMS messages), using the internet, doing laundry, recycling children’s clothes, sauna, recreation: tickets to ice hockey games, movies, access to a gym, aesthetics in decoration
Obstacles: the location outside the city requires coming to the service specifically, no space available
Opening the door, meeting a human as person, client-worker chemistry: a bridge, smiling, looking/being seen, listening/being heard, other clients: both known and unknown, different groups, access to childcare, eating together, peers: others in the same life situation, special expertise: discussions, counselling, gynecology services
Obstacles: being bypassed, considered not important, being in a hurry, absence of special expertise
Location of the site, knowledge of the site via network, flyers, internet, One’s own place with freedom to come and go, wish to return, anonymity, suitable opening hours , meeting each individual, the core attention and interest is on the whole family, a respectful and appreciative attitude, permissiveness, the referring worker may require participation and screenings: the consequences?
Obstacles: being bypassed, insufficient worker resources, conflicting schedules, client’s life rhythm does not fit opening hours

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