Improving mental health programs for parents and children in foster care
Refining and Pilot Testing a Decision Support Intervention to Facilitate Adoption of Evidence-Based Programs to Improve Parent and Child Mental Health
This study is all about finding better ways to help parents and kids in foster care get the mental health support they need, by creating a helpful tool for decision-makers to use when putting these programs into action.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Career grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Chestnut Health Systems, INC. NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Bloomington, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10914994 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the adoption of evidence-based programs designed to improve mental health outcomes for parents and children involved in the foster care system. It aims to develop and test a decision support tool that helps decision-makers effectively implement these programs. By leveraging federal policies aimed at preventing child maltreatment, the project seeks to ensure that effective mental health services are utilized in real-world settings. The approach includes collaboration with decision-makers across multiple states to refine and pilot the implementation strategy.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are children aged 0-11 years who are in foster care or have been adopted, along with their parents.
Not a fit: Patients who are not involved in the foster care system or who do not have a need for mental health services may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to better mental health support for children and parents in foster care, ultimately reducing instances of maltreatment.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success in implementing evidence-based programs in child welfare, indicating that this approach has the potential for meaningful impact.
Where this research is happening
Bloomington, United States
- Chestnut Health Systems, INC. — Bloomington, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Cruden, Gracelyn — Chestnut Health Systems, INC.
- Study coordinator: Cruden, Gracelyn
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.