Family Support Program for Enhancing Parenting Skills

Overseen By McKenna C LeClear, MA

Age: 18+

Sex: Any

Trial Phase: Academic

Sponsor: Midwest Evaluation & Research

Disqualifiers: Minor, Not a parent, others

No Placebo Group All trial participants will receive the active study treatment (no placebo)

Approved in 1 Jurisdiction This treatment is already approved in other countries

Compensation: Varies

Number of Visits: 6

1700 Participants Needed

What You Need to Know Before You Apply

What is the purpose of this trial?

This evaluation uses a formative approach and a descriptive design with repeated measures to assess the efficacy of a Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) Process to improve services delivered by the Family Champions Project (FCP). The FCP delivers education-based services-TYRO Leadership and Core Communication curricula-with funding from the Office of Family Assistance to low-income fathers and mothers to promote healthy family relationships and economic stability in their households. TYRO Leadership and Core Communication are adapted from the TYRO suite of curricula that were developed by the RIDGE Project, and they are designed to improve the relationships of families affected by the incarceration of a parent and the economic stability of their households. Participants must be at least 18 years of age with a child no older than 24 years and have no open criminal cases (cases can be deferred). Evaluation activities are carried out by Midwest Evaluation and Research (MER) and assess the extent to which our CQI Process is a feasible approach to improve outputs and the outcomes that might be associated with them for an education-based service delivery effort like the FCP. Specifically, study results from formative evaluation will inform practitioners in the field of HMRE about the viability of using a CQI Process like ours to achieve full implementation and provide some evidence about its capacity to improve outcomes. Formative evaluation not only assesses experiences of the CQI Team and front-line service staff while implementing our CQI Process, but also pays attention to the timing and other specifics of any performance interventions that occur over the 5-year project. As a result, performance interventions present opportunities to conduct a series of mini studies to descriptively evaluate CQI Team efforts to improve implementation of the FCP. Performance trends that improve after an intervention indicate the CQI Team was likely successful to more fully implement outputs which should result in a positive effect on retention rates and, in turn, short term outcomes if we assume a sound theory of change for the FCP is depicted in the logic model.

Do I need to stop my current medications to join the trial?

The trial information does not specify whether you need to stop taking your current medications. It seems to focus on parenting skills and family support, so it's unlikely that medication changes are required.

How is the Family Support Program for Enhancing Parenting Skills different from other parenting support treatments?

The Family Support Program for Enhancing Parenting Skills, using the TYRO Champion Program, is unique because it focuses on leadership and core communication skills, which may not be emphasized in other parenting programs. This approach aims to build strong family relationships and effective communication, setting it apart from other treatments that might focus more on specific parenting techniques or child behavior management. ^{1 2 3 4 5}

What data supports the effectiveness of the treatment Anthem Strong Families TYRO Champion Program Primary Services, TYRO Leadership, Core Communication?

Research shows that family-oriented psychosocial programs can improve communication within families and provide valuable support, as seen in studies with families of children with chronic illnesses and cancer. These programs are well-received and can lead to better coordination of care and increased satisfaction among participants. ^{6 7 8 9 10}

Who Is on the Research Team?

Matt D Shepherd, PhD

Principal Investigator

Midwest Evaluation & Research

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?

The Family Champions Project is for parents aged 18 or older with a child up to 24 years old. Participants should have no open criminal cases, although deferred cases are acceptable. It aims to help low-income fathers and mothers enhance family relationships and financial stability.

Inclusion Criteria

No open criminal cases (or deferred)

I am a parent.

Exclusion Criteria

Not a parent

Has an open criminal case (or not deferred)

I am under 18 years old.

Timeline for a Trial Participant

Screening

Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial

2-4 weeks

Primary Workshop Sessions

Participants receive 18 total workshop hours; TYRO Leadership curriculum in 6 2-hour weekly sessions for a subtotal of 12 hours, and Core Communication curriculum in 1-3 sessions for a subtotal of 6 hours.

6 weeks

6 visits (in-person)

Follow-up

Participants are monitored for retention rates and survey response rates after completing the workshops

1 year

Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) Cycle

Evaluation of the CQI process to improve service delivery and participant outcomes over time

1 year

What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?

Interventions

• Anthem Strong Families TYRO Champion Program Primary Services

Trial Overview This trial tests the effectiveness of the TYRO Champion Program's Leadership and Core Communication curricula in improving family dynamics and economic conditions. The study uses repeated measures over five years to assess if Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) can enhance service delivery outcomes.

How Is the Trial Designed?

Group I: Primary Workshop Sessions Experimental Treatment 1 Intervention

Participants receive 18 total workshop hours; TYRO Leadership curriculum in 6 2-hour weekly sessions for a subtotal of 12 hours, and Core Communication curriculum in 1-3 sessions for a subtotal of 6 hours.

Anthem Strong Families TYRO Champion Program Primary Services is already approved in United States for the following indications:

Approved in United States as Anthem Strong Families TYRO Champion Program for:

• Healthy Family Relationships
• Economic Stability

Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?

Midwest Evaluation & Research

Lead Sponsor

Trials

11

Recruited

11,700+

Anthem Strong Families

Collaborator

Trials

2

Recruited

2,400+

Published Research Related to This Trial

The introduction of nonprofessional family counselors in pediatric specialty clinics significantly improved communication and coordination of care for families with chronically ill children.

Counselors were well-received by medical staff and provided valuable psychosocial support, demonstrating an effective and low-cost expansion of social work services in a hospital setting.

NCBI (Pubmed)

pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Family counselors in a pediatric specialty clinic setting. Rice, N., Satterwhite, B., Pless, IB.[2019]

The study involved 209 pediatric psychosocial oncology practitioners trained in the Bright IDEAS program, which aims to support caregivers of children diagnosed with cancer, and identified four key adaptations to improve the program's real-world implementation.

Post-training adaptations, such as incorporating case studies and training videos, significantly enhanced the adoption and usage of the Bright IDEAS intervention, highlighting the importance of practitioner feedback in translating research into effective clinical practice.

NCBI (Pubmed)

pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Core functions and forms of Bright IDEAS: A multi-methods evaluation of the adoption of an evidence-based psychosocial training program through iterative adaptation. McNeal, DM., Sahler, OJZ., Noll, RB., et al.[2023]

A family-oriented psychosocial intervention program for pediatric cancer patients and their families was highly accepted and effective, as reported by 76 participating parents.

The program significantly improved information access and family communication, with factors like nationality, socioeconomic status, and cancer relapse influencing participation levels.

NCBI (Pubmed)

pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

[Parental assessment of a psycho-oncologic treatment concept in pediatrics]. Landolt, MA., Dangel, B., Twerenbold, P., et al.[2014]

Youth support coordinators (YSCs) play a crucial role in providing psychosocial support to teenagers and young adults with cancer, as highlighted by positive feedback from both healthcare professionals and patients in a study involving 37 participants across focus groups and questionnaires.

The study identified four key domains of practice for YSCs, emphasizing the need for a comprehensive knowledge and skill framework that integrates adolescent development, the specific challenges faced by young cancer patients, and the professional practices required in healthcare settings.

NCBI (Pubmed)

pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Determining Domains of Practice for Youth Support Co-Coordinator Work in Teenage/Young Adult Cancer Care in United Kingdom. Cable, M., Soanes, L., Whelan, M.[2023]

A study involving 96 parents of 68 chronically ill children revealed a significant need for psychosocial support, highlighting the diverse ideas and needs of families facing chronic illness.

Parents unanimously agreed that family-based psychosocial support programs, tailored to their specific situations, would be beneficial, emphasizing the importance of flexible interventions that cater to individual family needs.

NCBI (Pubmed)

pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

[The Need for Psychosocial Support in Parents of Chronically Ill Children]. Morgenstern, L., Wagner, M., Denecke, J., et al.[2019]

The Triple P-Positive Parenting Program is a multilevel system designed to provide varying levels of parenting support, with five tiers of intervention that increase in intensity and target different populations.

The program emphasizes a self-regulation framework and an ecological approach for effective dissemination, addressing challenges such as political dynamics, government changes, and the need for quality and sustainability in family support services.

NCBI (Pubmed)

pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

The development and dissemination of the Triple P-Positive Parenting Program: a multilevel, evidence-based system of parenting and family support. Sanders, MR., Turner, KM., Markie-Dadds, C.[2022]

The Pathways to Success initiative successfully improved access to supportive services for expectant and parenting young people by fostering collaboration among various organizations within a large school district.

A dedicated program coordinator played a crucial role in facilitating systems-level changes, leading to increased connectivity and collaboration, which are essential for creating lasting benefits for young parents.

NCBI (Pubmed)

pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Creating Systems-Level Change to Better Support Expectant and Parenting Young People: A Case Study. Purington, A., Stupp, E., Sebuharara, D., et al.[2020]

The Chancenreich family support program positively influences children's vocabulary and grammar development by encouraging parental involvement in early education, with significant benefits observed by age 5.

Children whose parents participated in the program showed improved vocabulary skills from ages 3 to 5, highlighting the importance of early intervention in promoting educational equality and addressing learning difficulties.

NCBI (Pubmed)

pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Longitudinal Effects of the Family Support Program Chancenreich on Parental Involvement and the Language Skills of Preschool Children. Cohen, F., Schünke, J., Vogel, E., et al.[2020]

The home-use DVD version of the Strengthening Families Program (SFP) demonstrated a significant improvement in program outcomes, outperforming traditional group norms in 13 out of 15 comparisons, with an average effect size increase of 28%.

This study suggests that delivering family-based interventions through affordable technology like DVDs can be as effective as traditional group classes, highlighting a potential cost-effective alternative for families and agencies.

NCBI (Pubmed)

pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

A Parenting Behavior Intervention (the Strengthening Families Program) for Families: Noninferiority Trial of Different Program Delivery Methods. Kumpfer, KL., Brown, JL.[2020]

The culturally adapted Strengthening Families Program (SFP) in southwestern Virginia significantly improved retention rates among participants compared to those who did not receive the adapted curriculum.

Parents in the adapted group reported better discipline practices, increased family cohesion, and greater confidence in parenting, while children in both groups showed improvements in social skills and closeness to their mothers.

NCBI (Pubmed)

pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Cultural adaptations to a family life skills program: implementation in rural appalachia. Marek, LI., Brock, DJ., Sullivan, R.[2019]

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Determining Domains of Practice for Youth Support Co-Coordinator Work in Teenage/Young Adult Cancer Care in United Kingdom. [2023]

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Creating Systems-Level Change to Better Support Expectant and Parenting Young People: A Case Study. [2020]

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Longitudinal Effects of the Family Support Program Chancenreich on Parental Involvement and the Language Skills of Preschool Children. [2020]

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A Parenting Behavior Intervention (the Strengthening Families Program) for Families: Noninferiority Trial of Different Program Delivery Methods. [2020]

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