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

What You Need to Know Before You Apply

What is the purpose of this trial?

This trial aims to evaluate how effectively a program can help low-income parents strengthen family relationships and improve financial stability. It targets families affected by a parent's incarceration, utilizing the Anthem Strong Families TYRO Champion Program Primary Services, which includes the TYRO Leadership and Core Communication courses. The trial seeks parents who are at least 18 years old, have a child no older than 24, and have no open criminal cases. Participants will engage in workshops designed to enhance parenting skills and family communication. As an unphased trial, this study provides a unique opportunity for parents to gain valuable skills and support in strengthening their family dynamics.

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.

What prior data suggests that this program is safe for participants?

Research has shown that the TYRO Champion Program has been used in various community settings to help families strengthen relationships and improve financial stability. The program offers workshops to enhance participants' mindset and communication skills. Although specific data on negative effects from this program is lacking, it is an educational service, not a medical treatment, and is generally safe. The program focuses on personal growth and relationship building, typically involving minimal risk. Participants engage in interactive sessions designed to improve family interactions and overall well-being. ^{1 2 3 4 5}

Why are researchers excited about this trial?

Researchers are excited about the Family Support Program because it offers a fresh approach to enhancing parenting skills through the Anthem Strong Families TYRO Champion Program. Unlike traditional parenting classes that often focus on general advice, this program is structured around two targeted curricula: TYRO Leadership and Core Communication. The unique feature here is its hands-on, workshop-based format, which combines leadership skills with communication strategies over 18 hours of interactive sessions. This method aims to provide more practical, real-world skills, setting it apart from more conventional, lecture-based programs.

What evidence suggests that the Family Support Program's methods are effective for enhancing parenting skills?

Research has shown that the TYRO Champion Program, provided to participants in this trial, helps parents enhance their family relationships and financial stability. The program includes courses on leadership and communication, which develop these crucial skills. These skills are particularly beneficial for families facing the challenges of having a parent in prison. Studies of similar programs have demonstrated positive outcomes in fostering healthier family interactions and supporting financial growth. The TYRO Champion Program is evidence-based and aims to empower participants to transition from merely getting by to adopting a more positive and proactive approach to life. ^{1 2 4 6 7}

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 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)

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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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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