Chicago Parent Program for Foster and Kinship Caregivers
The Chicago Parent Program for Foster Care: A Randomized Control Trial Examining the Prevention of Behavior Problems Among Young Children in Foster Care Through Group-based Foster Caregiver Training
Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati
300 participants
Feb 2, 2024
INTERVENTIONAL
Conditions
Summary
The primary objective of this study is to test the effects of an evidence-based prevention intervention (CPP) adapted for foster and kinship caregivers of young children (FC; foster care) on caregiver competence and child behavior problems for children in foster care compared with an active comparator group that receives standard supports through the child welfare and healthcare systems (i.e., usual care).
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria4
- Must be a licensed foster caregiver or kinship caregiver to a foster child between the ages of 2 and less than 9 years of age
- Must be a licensed foster caregiver or kinship caregiver to a foster child in Ohio and in the custody of Hamilton County Job and Family Services, Butler County Children Services, or Montgomery County Children Services
- Must be in good standing with the foster care agency
- Must be English-speaking
Exclusion Criteria8
- Not having a foster child between the ages of 2 and less than 9 years
- The foster child not being in the custody of Ohio counties: Hamilton County Job and Family Services, Butler County Children Services, or Montgomery County Children Services
- The foster child was placed in the home more than 45 days prior to enrollment
- The foster child being moved out of the placement prior to the start of the intervention
- The foster child having been previously enrolled with another caregiver
- The caregiver having been previously enrolled with another child
- The caregiver unable to commit to completing all study activities
- The foster child is not enrolled in the study
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Interventions
CPP-FC consists of 12 two-hour sessions delivered virtually by two trained group leaders over 16 weeks (11 concurrent weeks, 1 one-month booster) in a group-based format. Foster and kinship caregivers of young children are systematically taught parenting skills through group discussions, videotaped vignettes, structured role play and weekly homework assignments.
The Usual Care control will receive services from the county, CHECK clinic, and for licensed caregivers, their licensing agency per usual care. Caregivers receive training and support from their county and/or private licensing agency, children are referred to community services by the caseworker when behaviors emerge, and support from behavioral health specialists is available when caregivers request them.
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NCT06170047