Chicago Parent Program for Foster and Kinship Caregivers

Launched by CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER, CINCINNATI · Dec 6, 2023

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ClinConnect Summary

The Chicago Parent Program for Foster and Kinship Caregivers is a clinical trial designed to help caregivers of young children in foster care. The main goal of this study is to see how a special parenting program can improve the skills of caregivers and address behavior problems in children aged 2 to under 9 years old. This program is being tested against the usual support services provided by child welfare and healthcare systems.

To be eligible for the trial, you must be a licensed foster or kinship caregiver for a child in Ohio who is in the care of specific county services. You should also be fluent in English and in good standing with your foster care agency. If you participate, you can expect to receive guidance and support through the program, which may help both you and your child. This study is currently looking for participants, and your involvement could make a positive difference in your caregiving experience and your child's behavior.

Gender

ALL

Eligibility 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