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Evaluation of a Trauma-Informed Parenting Program for Resource Parents

Lauren Stenason1, Elisa Romano1

  • 1School of Psychology, University of Ottawa, 136 Jean Jacques Lussier, Ottawa, ON K1N 6N5, Canada.

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
|December 23, 2022
PubMed

Insights

The Resource Parent Curriculum (RPC) improved resource parents' knowledge and beliefs in trauma-informed parenting. Further training is needed to enhance parenting skills and support for children in the child welfare system.

Area of Science:

  • Child Welfare
  • Trauma-Informed Care
  • Parent Education

Background:

  • Child maltreatment significantly affects youth in the child welfare system.
  • Resource parents require specialized knowledge and skills in trauma-informed care.
  • The Resource Parent Curriculum (RPC) is an 8-module program designed to equip parents.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To conduct a preliminary evaluation of the Resource Parent Curriculum (RPC).
  • To examine the impact of the RPC on resource parent knowledge, beliefs, and behaviors.
  • To assess outcomes in a Canadian context using a virtual delivery model.

Main Methods:

  • A quasi-experimental design was employed.
  • Participants included 22 resource parents in the experimental group and 21 in the waitlist control group.
  • Assessments were conducted at baseline, post-program, and at a 2-month follow-up.

Main Results:

  • The RPC significantly improved resource parents' knowledge and beliefs regarding trauma-informed parenting.
  • Non-significant positive trends were observed in parental tolerance of challenging behaviors and self-efficacy.
  • Potential improvements in parent-youth attachment and social support were noted but not statistically significant.

Conclusions:

  • The RPC demonstrates benefits for resource parents, particularly in enhancing trauma-informed knowledge and beliefs.
  • The study highlights the need for ongoing training and support for resource parents.
  • This research provides a preliminary evaluation of a virtually delivered RPC in a Canadian setting.

Keywords:
child maltreatmentchild welfareparenting

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