Smoke Free SafeCare: Establishing a Smoke Free Home in CPS-involved Families

Launched by GEORGIA STATE UNIVERSITY · Aug 3, 2021

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ClinConnect Summary

The Smoke Free SafeCare trial is designed to help families involved with child protective services create smoke-free homes while also supporting parents in reducing child maltreatment. This program combines two effective strategies: one that encourages families to set rules about smoking in their homes and another that provides training for parents to improve their caregiving skills. The goal is to protect children from the dangers of secondhand smoke and enhance their overall well-being, especially in families where smoking is common and children may be at risk for health problems.

To participate in this study, caregivers must be at least 18 years old, live with someone who smokes at least three nights a week, and be a parent of a child aged 0 to 5 (or up to 9 in Oklahoma). Caregivers who don't smoke in their home or have difficulty understanding the study's requirements will not be eligible. Participants can expect to engage in supportive programs that aim to create healthier living environments for their children. If you're interested and meet the eligibility criteria, this trial could provide valuable resources for your family.

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Eligibility criteria

• Provider Inclusion Criteria:
• • SafeCare providers in this study must 1) have completed the SafeCare workshop and passed field Certification (9 sessions of SafeCare delivered with fidelity according to the SafeCare Fidelity Checklist); 2) be employed at an accredited SafeCare agency in a target state based on Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) adult smoking data or prior SafeCare research documenting high smoking rates.
• Caregiver Inclusion Criteria:
• • Caregivers in this study must meet the following inclusion criteria to participate: 1) Referred to a SafeCare Provider study participant; 2) Reports in-home smoking behavior by herself or another person (person must reside in the home 3 or more nights a week) 3) Caregiver must be aged 18 or older and 4) Mother must be a parent to a child between the ages of 0 and 5 (or 0 - 9 if in the state of Oklahoma).
• Provider Exclusion Criteria:
• • SafeCare providers will be excluded if they have planned for significant employment leave, resignation, or promotion during the study period.
• Caregiver Exclusion Criteria:
• • We will exclude those who 1) Report that no one smokes in the home; 2) Demonstrate an inability to understand their responsibilities as outlined in the consent form. This will be determined as the research staff verbally go through the consent form with the mothers. If mothers do not understand the consent form and subsequent procedures, they will be excluded.