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Chicago Parent Program for Foster and Kinship Caregivers
RECRUITING
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).
ALL
2 years and over
Inclusion 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
Exclusion Criteria:
- 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
BEHAVIORAL: Chicago Parent Program for Foster Care, OTHER: Usual Care
Behavior Problem, Parenting
Foster care, Child behavior, Parenting skills, Behavioral health, Prevention, Parenting confidence, Parenting stress