FinSoc: five-session financial social work program for families with complex money problems

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 randomized controlled trial in Finland will randomly assign families receiving social services to the FinSoc program or to usual social work services. FinSoc delivers five sessions with a trained social service professional focusing on budgeting, financial decision-making, emotions around money, and family communication about finances. The intervention aims to reduce financial anxiety, increase financial knowledge and confidence, and help families set realistic goals. Outcomes will compare changes in financial self-efficacy, behavior, and well-being between the intervention and control groups.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Client status in child welfare services, family social work, adult social work, assessment of the need for services, health social work, and financial social work
* Within the past six months, the client has brought up one or more of the following challenges in managing their finances during their contact with social services: (1) Difficulties paying bills, housing-related expenses, or repaying debts on time, (2) Difficulties meeting the basic needs of family members (e.g. food, medication, clothing) (3) A perceived lack of sufficient knowledge, skills, or competence to manage financial matters (4) Feelings of anxiety or stress related to financial situation.
* There is at least one underage child in the family. In cases of shared custody, the child must reside in the household for an average of at least half of the time in each calendar month.

Exclusion Criteria:

* There is an ongoing crisis or life situation in the family that, in the assessment of the social worker, prevents commitment to the intervention process.
* There is an active criminal proceeding within the family.
* The parents do not speak Finnish (all project materials are in Finnish, and there are no resources available to provide translations into other languages).

Where it's running

• University of Turku
  Turku, Finland Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Anniina Kaittila senior lecturer, PhD
• Email: sairai@utu.fi
• Phone: +358445071983

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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.