Chicago Parent Program for Foster and Kinship Caregivers

Description

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).

Conditions

Behavior Problem, Parenting

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Study overview

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).

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

Chicago Parent Program for Foster and Kinship Caregivers

Condition
Behavior Problem
Intervention / Treatment

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Contacts and Locations

Cincinnati

Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, Ohio, United States, 45229

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

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Eligibility Criteria

  • * 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
  • * 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

Ages Eligible for Study

2 Years to

Sexes Eligible for Study

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Collaborators and Investigators

Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati,

Sarah Beal, PhD, PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR, Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati

Study Record Dates

2027-08-30