Chicago Parent Program for Foster and Kinship Caregivers

Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age2+
SponsorChildren's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati

About this trial

The primary objective of this study is to test the effects of an evidence-based prevention intervention (CPP) adapted for foster and kinship caregivers of young children (FC; foster care) on caregiver competence and child behavior problems for children in foster care compared with an active comparator group that receives standard supports through the child welfare and healthcare systems (i.e., usual care).

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

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

Disqualifiers

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

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • Chicago Parent Program for Foster Care
  • Usual Care

Treatment groups

300 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groups

Sponsors and collaborators

Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati

Lead sponsor

Johns Hopkins University

Collaborator

Ohio State University

Collaborator