Program to support fathers in improving relationships and economic stability

Randomized Controlled Trial of the Jewish Family and Children's Service of the Suncoast, Inc.

Not applicable Interventional Jewish Family & Children's Service of the Suncoast, Inc. · NCT05356234

This program helps fathers and father figures in Florida improve their relationships with their kids and partners while also finding better job opportunities.

Quick facts

PhaseNot applicable
Study typeInterventional
Enrollment675 (estimated)
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
SponsorJewish Family & Children's Service of the Suncoast, Inc. Academic / other
Locations1 site (Sarasota, Florida)
Trial IDNCT05356234 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This program aims to assist struggling fathers and father figures in enhancing their relationships with their children and partners while promoting economic self-sufficiency. It includes workshops focused on responsible parenting, marriage, and relationships, alongside employment services and comprehensive case management. The initiative targets community-based fathers or expectant fathers aged 18 and older with children under 24, providing tailored support through collaborative agreements with local agencies. The program will serve participants in Sarasota, Manatee, and Charlotte counties on the Gulf Coast of Florida.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this program are fathers or father figures aged 18 and older who have children under 24 and reside in the targeted counties.

Not a fit: Patients who do not reside in Sarasota, Manatee, or Charlotte counties or are under 18 years old may not benefit from this program.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this program could significantly improve the quality of parent-child relationships and enhance economic stability for participating fathers.

How similar studies have performed: While similar programs have shown promise in improving family dynamics and economic outcomes, this specific approach is tailored to the unique needs of fathers and may offer novel insights.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

1. Adults age 18 or older
2. Have a child or children under the age of 24
3. Interested in improving the parent-child relationship, sustain healthy marriages and relationships, and economic stability and employment objectives
4. Resides in Sarasota, Manatee, and Charlotte counties on the Gulf Coast of Florida

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Under age 18
2. Does not reside in Sarasota, Manatee, and Charlotte counties on the Gulf Coast of Florida

Where this trial is running

Sarasota, Florida

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions InterventionWait-List ControlHealthy parent and child relationshipsEconomic self-sufficiency
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