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Evaluation of a training program for foster parents of infants with prenatal substance effects
1University of Maryland School of Social Work, Baltimore, USA.
Insights
Finding enough foster parents for infants exposed to substances before birth is difficult. Training programs should prioritize teaching foster parents knowledge and skills to better care for these children.
Area of Science:
- Child Welfare
- Pediatric Health
- Substance Abuse Research
Background:
- Increasing concern in child welfare regarding insufficient foster parents for children affected by prenatal substance exposure.
- Need for specialized training to equip foster parents for the unique needs of these infants.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate a multimodal inservice training program for foster parents.
- To enhance foster parent competency in caring for infants with prenatal substance effects.
- To promote foster parent intent to care for such infants.
Main Methods:
- A multimodal inservice training program was implemented.
- The program targeted foster parents caring for infants with prenatal substance effects.
Main Results:
- The training program aimed to improve foster parent skills and intent.
- Findings indicate a need for focused training on knowledge and skill development.
Conclusions:
- Future training for foster parents of infants with prenatal substance effects should concentrate on imparting knowledge and practical skills.
- Effective training is crucial for improving the care of vulnerable infants in the child welfare system.
Abstract:
The lack of prepared and available foster parents for children with prenatal substance effects is of increasing concern to the child welfare field. The research study reported here evaluated a multimodal inservice training program designed to enhance the competency of foster parents caring for infants with prenatal substance effects, and to promote an intent to foster such infants. Findings suggest that future foster parent training efforts in this area should focus on knowledge and skill attainment.