Chicago Parent Program for Foster and Kinship Caregivers

Part of paid clinical trials in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Sponsor
Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati
Study ID
NCT06170047
Status
Recruiting
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Conditions

  • Behavior Problem
  • Parenting

Eligibility Criteria

Sex
ALL
Age
2 Years - N/A
Healthy Volunteers
Accepted

Interventions

  • Chicago Parent Program for Foster Care — BEHAVIORAL
    CPP-FC consists of 12 two-hour sessions delivered virtually by two trained group leaders over 16 weeks (11 concurrent weeks, 1 one-month booster) in a group-based format. Foster and kinship caregivers of young children are systematically taught parenting skills through group discussions, videotaped vignettes, structured role play and weekly homework assignments.
  • Usual Care — OTHER
    The Usual Care control will receive services from the county, CHECK clinic, and for licensed caregivers, their licensing agency per usual care. Caregivers receive training and support from their county and/or private licensing agency, children are referred to community services by the caseworker when behaviors emerge, and support from behavioral health specialists is available when caregivers request them.

Study Details

The primary objective of this study is to test the effects of an evidence-based prevention intervention (CPP) adapted for foster and kinship caregivers of young children (FC; foster care) on caregiver competence and child behavior problems for children in foster care compared with an active comparator group that receives standard supports through the child welfare and healthcare systems (i.e., usual care).

Key Dates

Start date
Feb 2, 2024
Status verified
Mar 2026
Primary completion
Sep 7, 2026
Completion
Aug 30, 2027

Study Design

Enrollment
300 participants (estimated)
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
PREVENTION

Arms

  • Experimental: Chicago Parent Program for Foster Care
    The Chicago Parent Program for Foster Care (CPP-FC) is a caregiver-directed prevention program to strengthen parenting skills and confidence in foster and kinship caregivers and prevent or reduce behavior problems in children 2-8 years old. CPP-FC was designed to specifically meet the unique needs of children ages 2-8 who are placed with foster and kinship caregivers. Participants assigned to CPP-FC will receive CPP-FC and the services typically offered from the county, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center Comprehensive Health Evaluations for Cincinnati's Kids (CHECK) clinic, and for licensed caregivers, their licensing agency.
  • Active Comparator: Usual Care
    Usual Care control will receive standard care offered from the county, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center Comprehensive Health Evaluations for Cincinnati's Kids (CHECK) clinic, and for licensed caregivers, their licensing agency.

Primary Outcome Measure

Change in Parental Stress Scale [ Time Frame: Baseline, 3 months (mid-point), and 6 months (follow-up) ]

Central Contacts

Locations (1)

FacilityCityStateZIPSite coordinators
Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical CenterCincinnatiOhio45229
Laura Fossett
[email protected]
5138030148

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