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Proximal outcomes of Connecting, an evidence-based, family-focused prevention program for caregivers of adolescents in foster care
- Authors:
- HAGGERTY Kevin P., et al
- Journal article citation:
- Children and Youth Services Review, 126, 2021, p.106009.
- Publisher:
- Elsevier
This study experimentally tested proximal outcomes of Connecting, a low-cost, self-directed, family-based substance-use prevention program for foster families. Families (n = 220) fostering youth age 11 to 15 years were recruited and randomly assigned into the self-administered program with telephone support (n = 110) or a treatment as usual, control condition (n = 110). Program materials included a workbook with family activities and DVDs with video clips. Survey data were collected from youth and their caregivers at baseline and 4 months later. Results indicate 60% were ‘very satisfied’ with Connecting, and 85% would recommend Connecting to other caregivers. Analyses revealed foster youth in the program (n = 93) were significantly more likely than controls (n = 104) to report improved problem-solving skills (Cohen's d = 0.13, p = .02), involvement in making family rules (OR = 2.6, p = .02), and caregiver recognition for positive behavior (OR = 3.8, p = .03) at posttest. Improvement was observed in youth report of intervention-specific communications (B = 0.15, p = 0.07) and improved refusal skills (OR = 2.09, p = .06). No significant effects were found on bonding communication, inconsistent discipline, family conflict, monitoring, and antisocial norms about substance use and violence, nor were there significant effects from any caregiver reports on similar measures. This evidence suggests that a self-administered family-focused preventive intervention can positively influence known risk and protective factors for youth in foster care. (Edited publisher abstract)
Factors associated with first and repeat births among females emancipating from foster care
- Authors:
- SHPIEGEL Svetlana, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Children and Youth Services Review, 125, 2021, p.105977.
- Publisher:
- Elsevier
This study examined the rates and correlates of first and repeat births in a national sample of females emancipating from foster care in the United States (N = 3,699). Data from the National Youth in Transition Database and the Adoption and Foster Care Analysis and Reporting System were used to evaluate birth rates between ages 19 and 21, and explore the risk, protective, and child welfare factors associated with first and repeat births. Findings revealed that about 30% of females in the current sample had given birth between ages 19 and 21. Of these females, about one-third had at least one previous birth, generally between the ages of 17 and 19. Higher risk of both first and repeat births between ages 19 and 21 was associated with disconnection from school and employment, increased placement instability, and earlier exit from foster care. In contrast, lower risk of first and repeat births was associated with receiving educational financial assistance. Implications for policy, practice, and research are discussed. (Edited publisher abstract)
Preventing disruption in long term foster care
- Authors:
- ALDGATE Jane, HAWLEY David
- Journal article citation:
- Adoption and Fostering, 10(3), 1986, pp.23-30.
- Publisher:
- Sage
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Financial therapy in foster care
- Authors:
- SMITH Thomas E., et al
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Human Behavior in the Social Environment, 27(3), 2017, pp.165-170.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
The introduction of prevention-oriented financial therapy in foster care is presented. Consideration of emotional demands in financial literacy and therapy is examined and remedies provided that address them. Revisions to the five-step model of financial therapy are considered in terms of the needs of foster care client populations. A pared down prevention model provides ageing out foster children with a means of successfully navigating lifestyle challenges. The need to empirically evaluate the prevention model is advised to demonstrate its value with this population. (Edited publisher abstract)
Primary prevention in foster care
- Author:
- BLOOM Martin
- Journal article citation:
- Children and Youth Services Review, 20(8), October 1999, pp.667-696.
- Publisher:
- Elsevier
The purpose of this article is to develop a systematic connection between primary prevention and foster care so that foster care professionals and parents might make use of the large existing technology to facilitate the health development of children in the foster care system. Definitions and terms are provided; outcome research in foster care is reviewed briefly so as to identify specific locations where primary prevention methods might be most usefully employed. Then specific methods are suggested to link the primary prevention model to foster care services. Finally, a case study is given to illustrate the integration of various primary prevention methods.
A review of parent training programs in child welfare
- Author:
- BERRY Marianne
- Journal article citation:
- Social Service Review, 62(2), June 1988, pp.302-323.
- Publisher:
- University of Chicago Press
Review of programmes designed for biological, foster and adoptive parents.
A second chance for families: five year later: follow up of a program to prevent foster care
- Author:
- JONES Mary Ann
- Publisher:
- Child Welfare League of America
- Publication year:
- 1985
- Pagination:
- 161p., tables, bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- New York
SCIE research briefing 9: preventing teenage pregnancy in looked-after children
- Author:
- SOCIAL CARE INSTITUTE FOR EXCELLENCE
- Publisher:
- Social Care Institute for Excellence
- Publication year:
- 2005
- Pagination:
- 7p.
- Place of publication:
- London
- Edition:
- Rev. ed.
The topic of this briefing is the prevention of pregnancy among a specific group: looked after children and young people, who usually live in foster homes, but may also be in residential placements or with family members. Research and policy literature currently focuses on the provision of appropriate and adequate sex and relationship education in conjunction with accessible contraceptive services as the means of reducing teenage pregnancy. The limitations of school-based programmes for looked after children are widely recognised; additional sex and relationship education is therefore recommended.
Do intensive in-home services prevent placement? A case study of Youth Villages’ Intercept program
- Authors:
- HUHR Scott, WULCZYN Fred
- Journal article citation:
- Children and Youth Services Review, 132, 2021, p.106294.
- Publisher:
- Elsevier
This paper describes an assessment of whether Youth Villages’ Intercept program had a demonstrable impact on the likelihood a young person will be placed in out-of-home care given the young person was at risk of placement by virtue of having been the subject of an investigation for maltreatment. Intercept is an integrated approach to intensive in-home parenting skill development that offers a variety of evidence-based and best practices to meet the individualized needs of a family and young person. Intercept staff work with families with children who are at risk of entry into state custody (i.e. foster care) to prevent placement. Using a quasi-experimental design with exact matching, this study found that Intercept did reduce the risk of placement into foster care following a maltreatment report. In addition, this study found that the treatment effect was particularly strong during the first six months after maltreatment report was made. This study also found sustained effects after treatment ended. The findings are considered alongside other evidence that speaks to the efficacy of placement prevention programs. (Edited publisher abstract)
Improving behaviors and placement stability for young foster children: an open trial of Parent-Child Care (PC-CARE) in the child welfare system
- Authors:
- HAWK Brandi N., et al
- Journal article citation:
- Children and Youth Services Review, 119, 2020, p.105614.
- Publisher:
- Elsevier
Young children in the foster system, who have experienced various traumas, are at risk for mental health problems, particularly externalizing and trauma-related behaviors. Such problems are related to placement instability and future difficulties. Many interventions for foster children take months to implement and tend to target only children with moderate to severe behavior problems. This study presents preliminary findings from a county-wide implementation of Parent-Child Care (PC-CARE), a 7-session dyadic intervention, as a secondary prevention service for all children aged 1–5 years in new foster placements, with the goal of improving children’s behavioral adjustment and placement stability. Method: Participants included 153 children aged 1–5 years (50% male) who participated in at least one PC-CARE session with their foster caregivers in the first 90 days of placement. Results: Children who completed PC-CARE showed significant decreases in trauma and behavior symptoms and increases in positive behaviors (i.e., initiative, self-regulation), and caregiver-child relationships from pre- to post-intervention. Children who completed PC-CARE showed more placement stability and fewer placements disruptions to another foster home at one- and six-months post-intervention than children who did not complete PC-CARE. Conclusion: PC-CARE appears to be a promising secondary prevention service within child welfare associated with improvements in children’s adjustment to new foster placements and increased placement stability. (Edited publisher abstract)