Family Navigator Plus for Foster Parents
Launched by NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY · May 9, 2025
Trial Information
Current as of June 26, 2025
Not yet recruiting
Keywords
ClinConnect Summary
This clinical trial is studying a program called Family Navigator Plus (FN+) designed to help foster parents better understand and support the mental health needs of their children. The FN+ program lasts for 5 weeks and aims to provide foster parents with useful information and resources to find mental health services. The researchers want to see if parents find the program helpful, easy to participate in, and if it meets their needs.
To join the study, you need to be a foster parent of a child aged 6 to 17 with mental health needs, live in Illinois, and be able to speak English or Spanish. You'll also need access to the internet for video calls. The study is not yet recruiting participants, but if you choose to take part, you can expect to engage in the FN+ program and share your experiences to help improve support for other foster parents.
Gender
ALL
Eligibility criteria
- Inclusion Criteria:
- • Foster parent of a youth between the ages of 6 to 17 with mental health needs
- • Living in Illinois, United States
- • English or Spanish speaking
- • Has access to internet and videoconferencing
- Exclusion Criteria:
- • - Participated in the FN+ Focus Groups or PROACTIVE Parent Pilot Study
About Northwestern University
Northwestern University is a prestigious academic institution renowned for its commitment to advancing medical research and improving patient care through innovative clinical trials. With a robust infrastructure that supports interdisciplinary collaboration, Northwestern leverages its expertise in various fields, including medicine, engineering, and social sciences, to drive groundbreaking studies. The university is dedicated to adhering to the highest ethical standards and regulatory compliance, ensuring that all clinical trials are conducted with the utmost integrity and focus on participant safety. Through its Clinical Trials Office, Northwestern aims to translate scientific discoveries into effective therapies, ultimately enhancing health outcomes and contributing to the broader medical community.
Contacts
Jennifer Cobb
Immunology at National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Locations
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Patients applied
Trial Officials
Heather J Risser, PhD
Principal Investigator
Northwestern University
Enrollment Contact, If interested in participation
Study Director
Northwestern University email FNplus@northwestern.edu
Timeline
First submit
Trial launched
Trial updated
Estimated completion
Not reported