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A promising parenting intervention in foster care
L Oriana Linares1, Daniela Montalto1, MinMin Li1
1New York University Child Study Center.
Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology
|March 23, 2006
Summary
This study shows that a joint parenting program significantly improved parenting skills and co-parenting for biological and foster parents. The intervention led to sustained positive parenting and fewer child behavior problems.
Area of Science:
- Child and family psychology
- Social work in child welfare
- Intervention research
Background:
- Parenting interventions are crucial for children in foster care.
- Co-parenting dynamics significantly impact child outcomes.
- Biological and foster parents require tailored support.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess a 2-component intervention for biological and foster parent pairs.
- To enhance parenting practices, co-parenting, and reduce child externalizing problems.
- To evaluate the intervention's effectiveness in a foster care context.
Main Methods:
- 128 biological and foster parent pairs participated.
- Random assignment to a 12-week intervention or usual care.
- Intervention included a parenting course and co-parenting component.
Main Results:
- Significant improvements in positive parenting and co-parenting observed.
- Sustained gains in positive parenting and clear expectations at follow-up.
- A trend towards reduced child externalizing problems in the intervention group.
Conclusions:
- Joint parenting training is feasible and effective for foster care families.
- The co-parenting construct is applicable and responsive to intervention in foster care.
- The intervention shows promise for improving family functioning and child well-being.