Helping caregivers improve interactions with children in out of home care
Enriching Relational Environments as a Critical Pathway for Healing from Trauma: Helping Adults Use Purposeful Interactions and Build Developmental Relationships with Children in Out of Home Care
This study is all about helping caregivers who take care of children in out-of-home care by giving them training through fun videos, so they can learn how to interact in ways that really support the kids' emotional and behavioral growth.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Cornell University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Ithaca, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10895571 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the skills of caregivers who look after children in out of home care (OOHC) by providing them with training on how to create developmentally enriching interactions. The project aims to develop a video-based workshop series that allows caregivers to observe and practice effective relational skills, which are crucial for the emotional and behavioral rehabilitation of these children. By equipping caregivers with the necessary tools and knowledge, the research seeks to improve the quality of care provided during critical hours outside of formal therapy sessions.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include children aged 0-21 who are currently in out of home care and their caregivers.
Not a fit: Patients who are not in out of home care or do not have caregivers involved in their daily care routines may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve the emotional and behavioral outcomes for children in out of home care by enhancing the quality of caregiver interactions.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that training caregivers in relational skills can lead to improved outcomes for children in similar care settings, indicating a promising approach.
Where this research is happening
Ithaca, United States
- Cornell University — Ithaca, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Sellers, Deborah E — Cornell University
- Study coordinator: Sellers, Deborah E
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 below.