Responsible Fatherhood Programming for Enhancing Parenting Skills
(FELLAS Trial)
Trial Summary
Will I have to stop taking my current medications?
The trial information does not specify whether you need to stop taking your current medications.
What data supports the effectiveness of the treatment Responsible Fatherhood Programming for enhancing parenting skills?
Research shows that programs focused on father involvement, like the Bringing Baby Home program, can increase fathers' participation in parenting tasks and improve satisfaction with parenting roles. Additionally, educational interventions for expectant fathers have been appreciated and helped them feel more prepared for their role, suggesting that similar fatherhood programs can be effective.12345
How does the Responsible Fatherhood Programming treatment differ from other treatments for enhancing parenting skills?
What is the purpose of this trial?
The Partnership for Maternal and Child Health of Northern New Jersey, Inc. (PMCH) is implementing a fatherhood project with the goal of strengthening father-child engagement, improving economic stability, and improving healthy marriage/relationship skills among participants. FELLAS serves community-based fathers 18 years of age or older who reside in Essex County, New Jersey and have at least one child under the age of 24. The program model has three components: to improve responsible parenting using 24/7 Dad, an evidence based curriculum; to improve healthy marriage/relationship skills using Couple Communication I, an evidence based relationship and marriage strengthening curriculum that includes home visits; and to improve economic stability using a comprehensive array of services designed to provide an employment assessment, strengthen basic technology skills, and strengthen pre-employment soft skills. Evaluation activities include a self-report questionnaire administered (1) immediately prior to beginning the program (pretest), (2) immediately after completion of the program (posttest), and (3) six months after the posttest. Focus groups will also provide qualitative data concerning the effects of the program.
Eligibility Criteria
The FELLAS project is for fathers living in Essex County, New Jersey who have at least one child under the age of 24. It aims to help them engage better with their children, improve their economic situation, and strengthen relationship skills.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Intervention
Participants receive educational programming including 24/7 Dad, Couples Communication I, and financial literacy/money management
Posttest Evaluation
Participants complete a self-report questionnaire immediately after the program
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for improvements in skills such as communication, conflict resolution, economic stability, and parenting
Treatment Details
Interventions
- Responsible Fatherhood Programming
Responsible Fatherhood Programming is already approved in United States for the following indications:
- Strengthening father-child engagement
- Improving economic stability
- Enhancing healthy marriage/relationship skills
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
Partnership for Maternal & Child Health of Northern New Jersey
Lead Sponsor