A global measure of perceived stress.
S Cohen, T Kamarck, R Mermelstein
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/6668417Actively Recruiting
Phase Not Applicable
Age: 2Years +
All Genders
Healthy Volunteers
ID06170047
The Chicago Parent Program for Foster Care: A Randomized Control Trial Examining the Prevention of Behavior Problems Among Young Children in Foster Care Through Group-based Foster Caregiver Training
Led by Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati · Updated on 2026-03-19
300
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
51 weeks
Total Duration
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Sponsors
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Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati
Lead Sponsor
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Johns Hopkins University
Collaborating Sponsor
AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
Researchers are evaluating the effects of the Chicago Parent Program adapted for foster and kinship caregivers (CPP-FC) on caregiver skills and behavior problems in young children placed in foster care. This study compares CPP-FC with standard support services provided through child welfare and healthcare systems to see if the program helps reduce child behavior issues and caregiver stress. The trial is a randomized controlled study involving 300 caregiver-child pairs, focusing on children aged 2 to under 9 years old. The study involves two groups: one receives the CPP-FC intervention consisting of 12 two-hour virtual sessions over 16 weeks, including group discussions, videos, role plays, and homework designed to improve parenting skills. The other group receives usual care, which includes standard services from county agencies, healthcare clinics, and licensing agencies. Licensed caregivers also continue to receive their usual support and evaluations throughout the study. Participants will be assessed at baseline, 3 months (mid-point), and 6 months (follow-up) using measures of parental stress, parenting confidence, child behavior, and self-regulation. Data are collected through caregiver reports and observations to capture changes in parenting abilities and child outcomes. The study also tracks placement stability over 12 months. The total participation duration covers the intervention and follow-up assessments to understand the program's impact on foster care families.
CONDITIONS
Brief Title
Chicago Parent Program for Foster and Kinship Caregivers
Who Can Participate
Age: 2Years +
All Genders
Healthy Volunteers
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Licensed foster or kinship caregiver to a foster child aged 2 to less than 9 years
- Foster child is in custody of Hamilton, Butler, or Montgomery County Children Services in Ohio
- Caregiver is in good standing with the foster care agency
- Caregiver is English-speaking
You will not qualify if you...
- Not caring for a foster child aged 2 to less than 9 years
- Foster child not in custody of Hamilton, Butler, or Montgomery County Children Services
- Foster child placed in the home more than 45 days before enrollment
- Foster child moved out of placement before the intervention starts
- Foster child previously enrolled with another caregiver
- Caregiver previously enrolled with another child
- Caregiver unable to commit to completing all study activities
- Foster child not enrolled in the study
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Your Study Journey
Screening
Duration - 2 to 4 weeks
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.
1 visit (in-person or virtual)
Outpatient Treatment
Duration - 16 weeks
Participants assigned to the Chicago Parent Program for Foster Care (CPP-FC) will attend 12 two-hour virtual group sessions over 16 weeks to learn parenting skills tailored for foster and kinship caregivers. Participants assigned to usual care will continue to receive standard services from their county and licensing agencies.
Weekly virtual group sessions during the first 11 weeks and 1 booster session after one month
Follow-up
Duration - Up to 12 months
Participants will be monitored to assess changes in parenting stress, child behavior, and caregiver confidence up to 12 months after the intervention.
3 assessment visits at baseline, 3 months (mid-point), and 6 months (follow-up), with additional data collected at 12 months
Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
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Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States, 45229
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Research Team
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Katie Fox, BS
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Cindy Zion, BS
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
DOUBLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
PREVENTION
Number of Arms
2
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