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Delivering Evidence-Based Parenting Services to Families in Child Welfare Using Telehealth
Led by University of Washington · Updated on 2026-03-16
357
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
N/A
Total Duration
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Sponsors
U
University of Washington
Lead Sponsor
E
Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD)
Collaborating Sponsor
AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
Researchers are evaluating the Promoting First Relationships (PFR) program delivered through home visits (PFR-HV) versus telehealth (PFR-T) and usual care for parents of children aged 6 to 12 months involved in the child welfare system. This trial aims to determine which approach better improves parent sensitivity, knowledge of child social and emotional development, reduces child behavior problems, and prevents foster care placement. They also examine technology access and provider adherence for telehealth delivery. The study involves 357 parents randomized into three groups: PFR-HV, PFR-T, or control. Both PFR-HV and PFR-T are 10-week parenting programs focusing on videotaped parent-child play and feedback sessions. PFR-HV visits occur in the family's home, while PFR-T sessions are held over Zoom with mailed handouts. The control group receives a resource packet via email without intervention during the study period. Participants complete three virtual research visits over about 12 months, including videotaped interactions and questionnaires on parenting and stress. Researchers assess changes in parent responsiveness and understanding, child behavior, and foster care placements using surveys, observations, and child welfare data up to five years post-intervention. Families receive compensation for visit participation, and the study evaluates service delivery effectiveness, technology barriers, and provider fidelity.
CONDITIONS
Brief Title
Delivering Evidence-Based Parenting Services to Families in Child Welfare Using Telehealth
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Birth parents listed in the official child welfare database with a child aged 6 to 12 months
- Speak English
- Not currently hospitalized or incarcerated
- Have the technology capacity to engage in telehealth
- Have not previously received the Promoting First Relationships program
You will not qualify if you...
- Experiencing an acute crisis such as hospitalization or incarceration
- Lack stable housing suitable for home visits
- Do not have reliable internet or cell service or a device with microphone and camera
- Previously received the Promoting First Relationships intervention or Child Parent Psychotherapy
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Your Study Journey
Duration - 2 to 4 weeks
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.
1 visit (in-person or remote) to assess eligibility and technology capacity
Duration - 10 weeks
Participants receive a 10-week parenting support program either through home visiting or telehealth, or are in a control group receiving resource information.
Weekly sessions for 10 weeks (in-person for home visiting group or remote for telehealth group)
Duration - Up to 6 months post-intervention
Participants complete research visits to assess outcomes immediately post-intervention and at 6 months post-intervention.
2 research visits (one immediately post-intervention and one at 6 months post-intervention)
Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
University of Washington
Seattle, Washington, United States, 98195
Actively Recruiting
Research Team
K
Kristin Klansnic
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
SINGLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
3
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