Parenting program for foster and kinship caregivers
The Chicago Parent Program for Foster Care: A Randomized Control Trial Examining the Prevention of Behavior Problems Among Young Children in Foster Care Through Group-based Foster Caregiver Training
This study is testing a parenting program designed for foster and kinship caregivers to see if it can help them feel more confident and reduce behavior problems in the children they care for.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 300 (estimated) |
| Ages | 2 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Cincinnati, Ohio) |
| Trial ID | NCT06170047 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study evaluates the Chicago Parent Program (CPP) adapted for foster and kinship caregivers of young children, aiming to improve caregiver competence and reduce behavior problems in foster children. It involves a randomized controlled trial with 300 caregiver-youth dyads, comparing the effects of CPP-FC against standard care. Data will be collected through quantitative measures and qualitative observations to assess the program's impact on caregiver stress, confidence, and positive parenting behaviors, as well as child wellbeing.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are licensed foster or kinship caregivers in Ohio caring for children aged 2 to less than 9 years.
Not a fit: Patients who may not benefit include those whose foster child is not in the specified Ohio counties or who have had the child placed for more than 45 days prior to enrollment.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could significantly enhance the parenting skills of caregivers and improve behavioral outcomes for children in foster care.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown success with similar parenting interventions, indicating potential for positive outcomes in this context.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Must be a licensed foster caregiver or kinship caregiver to a foster child between the ages of 2 and less than 9 years of age * Must be a licensed foster caregiver or kinship caregiver to a foster child in Ohio and in the custody of Hamilton County Job and Family Services, Butler County Children Services, or Montgomery County Children Services * Must be in good standing with the foster care agency * Must be English-speaking Exclusion Criteria: * Not having a foster child between the ages of 2 and less than 9 years * The foster child not being in the custody of Ohio counties: Hamilton County Job and Family Services, Butler County Children Services, or Montgomery County Children Services * The foster child was placed in the home more than 45 days prior to enrollment * The foster child being moved out of the placement prior to the start of the intervention * The foster child having been previously enrolled with another caregiver * The caregiver having been previously enrolled with another child * The caregiver unable to commit to completing all study activities * The foster child is not enrolled in the study
Where this trial is running
Cincinnati, Ohio
- Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center — Cincinnati, Ohio, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Sarah Beal, PhD — Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati
- Study coordinator: Katie Fox, BS
- Email: Katie.Fox@cchmc.org
- Phone: 513.803.1506
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.