Digital family program to reduce family violence and support children's mental health
Official title: A Digital Health Technology to Prevent Family Violence and Improve Child Mental Health
Funded at Northwest Prevention Science INC · NIH-11194412 · Data updated 2026-11-12
An online family program helps parents reduce family violence and support children's mental health for school-aged children and their families.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Northwest Prevention Science INC NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Eugene, United States) |
| Project start | March 1, 2023 |
| Project end | August 31, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $967,170 |
| NIH project number | 5R42MH132191-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-11194412 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Parents or caregivers of children and adolescents with behavior or mental health concerns who are connected to participating schools or school-based programs are the ideal candidates.
✕Less likely to help
Families without children in the target age ranges, those not able or willing to use digital programs, or those needing urgent or intensive clinical treatment may not benefit from this intervention.
What this research studies
This project offers the Family Check-Up Online, a digital version of a family-centered program designed to improve child behavior and mental health by teaching parents skills and strategies. The program is delivered through schools and includes interactive modules, parent coaching tools, and resources tailored to family needs. The team built this product from 25 years of evidence on the in-person Family Check-Up and completed an earlier feasibility test in schools to refine the online format. The current phase focuses on broader implementation and adapting the program so school providers can use it to support families more easily.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could reduce family violence and improve children's behavior and mental health while making support easier to access through schools.
How similar studies have gone: The in-person Family Check-Up has a strong 25-year evidence base showing benefits for child behavior and depression, while the digital version has promising early feasibility data but is still being scaled.
Where this research is happening
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Northwest Prevention Science INC
Eugene, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Reiter, Lisa Ann — Northwest Prevention Science INC
- Study coordinator: Reiter, Lisa Ann
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About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.