A new model to support preschool children's mental health through parenting programs

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This study aims to evaluate an innovative model designed to enhance mental health services for preschool children from low-income communities by partnering with Head Start programs in Maryland. It will assess the efficacy, acceptability, accessibility, cost, and sustainability of a tailored parenting intervention based on the Chicago Parent Program. The approach includes adapting the program for individual families, embedding it within community agencies, and utilizing human-centered design to create a welcoming referral process. The target population includes children aged 2-5 years and their parents who express concerns about their child's behavior.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Child is 2-5 years old, enrolled in Baltimore City Head Start (Baltimore City Mayor's Office on Child \& Family Success) or Head Start sites managed by Catholic Charities of MD
* parent expresses concern about the child's behavior or need for parenting support
* parent speaks English or Spanish
* Parent age 18-99 years
* Parent able to participate in virtual intervention sessions

Exclusion Criteria:

* Parent does not speak English or Spanish

Where it's running

• Johns Hopkins University
  Baltimore, Maryland, United States Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Deborah Gross, DNSc — JHU School Of Nursing
• Study coordinator: Deborah Gross, DNSc
• Email: debgross@jhu.edu
• Phone: 410-614-5311

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.