Telehealth parenting support for families in child welfare
Delivering Evidence-Based Parenting Services to Families in Child Welfare Using Telehealth
This study is testing whether telehealth parenting support can help parents of infants in the child welfare system just as much as traditional home visits.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 357 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | University of Washington Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Seattle, Washington) |
| Trial ID | NCT06109766 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This clinical trial aims to compare the effectiveness of Promoting First Relationships delivered via telehealth (PFR-T) against traditional home visits (PFR-HV) and usual care for parents of infants aged 6-12 months involved in the child welfare system. The study will assess various outcomes, including parent responsiveness, child behavior, and the impact on out-of-home placements. Additionally, it will evaluate the cost-effectiveness of telehealth services and the challenges faced by families lacking technology access. The trial is designed to provide insights into the viability of telehealth as a sustainable service delivery model in child welfare.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are birth parents of children aged 6-12 months who are involved in the child welfare system and have access to the necessary technology for telehealth.
Not a fit: Parents currently experiencing acute crises, such as hospitalization or incarceration, may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could enhance parenting skills and improve child outcomes for families in the child welfare system.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown promise in using telehealth for delivering parenting support, indicating potential for success in this approach.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Birth parents will be eligible if: 1. they are listed in the official DCYF child welfare database as having an open CPS or FAR intake and a child listed in the case file who is between 6-12 months old, 2. they speak English, 3. they are not currently experiencing an acute hospitalization or incarceration, 4. they have the technological capacity to engage in telehealth, and 5. they have not had PFR in the past. Exclusion Criteria: Parents will not be eligible if 1. they are experiencing an acute crisis (e.g., hospitalization, incarceration), 2. they don't have stable enough housing to be able to have home visits, 3. they don't have reliable access to internet or cell service and/or a device with a microphone and camera, 4. previously received the Promoting First Relationships ® intervention or Child Parent Psychotherapy (CPP).
Where this trial is running
Seattle, Washington
- University of Washington — Seattle, Washington, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Monica Oxford, PhD, MSW — University of Washington
- Study coordinator: Kristin Klansnic
- Email: klansnic@uw.edu
- Phone: 206-519-7330
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.