Important Factors for Evidence-Based Implementation in Child Welfare Settings: A Systematic Review

Weeks, Angela

doi:10.1080/26408066.2020.1807433

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“…Viewing the study results in the light of Weeks’ [ 51 ] identified factors for successfully implementing research-supported interventions, several of the key factors were addressed. The implementation process involved outside-organisation factors such as collaboration between researchers, politicians and Triple P coordinators, as well as inside-organisation factors including supervision and leadership engagement.…”

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“…Successful implementation of research-supported interventions within the child welfare system is related to several common factors: funding and collaboration with external stakeholders (outside of an organisation); leadership support, staff burden, and agency culture (inside of an organisation); worker “buy in” and client resistance (individuals involved); program fit and intervention clarity (characteristics of intervention); providing appropriate training, supporting staff competency and having an implementation team supporting the implementation process (implementation process quality) [ 51 ]. Although preschools are not part of the child welfare system, the above-mentioned factors can be helpful in understanding the implementation of research-supported interventions in this setting as well, as they reside within the public sector and thus share a similar organisational structure and are financed through public money.…”

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Successful implementation of parenting support at preschool: An evaluation of Triple P in Sweden

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Although emotional and behavioural problems among young children are common and, if unaddressed, can lead to multi-facetted problems later in life, there is little research investigating the implementation of parenting programs that target these problems. In this study, the RE-AIM framework was used to evaluate the implementation of the Triple P parenting program in a preschool setting at a medium-sized municipality in Sweden. Reach increased over time, showing an overall increase in participating fathers and parents with lower education. Effectiveness outcomes showed an improvement in emotional and behavioural problems in children and less mental health-related symptoms and higher self-efficacy in parents. Adoption rate was 93.3%. To ensure staff “buy-in”, designated coordinators made changes in recruitment procedures, and provided supervision and training to all Triple P practitioners. Implementation adaptations were made, such as minor revisions of parenting strategies and other program content, as well as providing child care during seminars and groups, and setting up weekend-groups. Maintenance assessed through 12 month follow-up data suggested that several child and parent outcomes were maintained over time. Uppsala municipality continues to offer Triple P to parents. The reach, effectiveness, adoption, implementation and maintenance of the program were all satisfactory and demonstrated the suitability of delivering evidence-based parenting support using preschools as an arena.

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“…These factors may relate to the provider (e.g., knowledge and relational skills), the innovation itself (e.g., flexibility), the client (e.g., outcomes), the organization (e.g., leadership), and the process (e.g., fidelity feedback). Identified factors can potentially act as barriers, limiting adherence to the new child welfare practice model [15,16]. In the Portuguese context, the urgency to identify such factors is compounded by the complex, often crisis-oriented dynamics that child welfare workers must navigate.…”

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The All4Children project to assess the initial implementation of the Integrated Model of Family Foster Care in Portugal: A description of the study protocol

Baptista,

Grangeia,

Negrão

et al. 2024

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Background The All4Children project addresses the urgent need to transition from institutionalization to family-based care for out-of-home children in Portugal. Despite evidence highlighting the detrimental effects of institutionalization, only a small percentage of children (less than 4%) are currently placed in family foster care in the country. In response to European directives for deinstitutionalization, Portuguese legislation now prioritizes non-kinship family foster care as the preferred alternative for young children in need of care. To facilitate this transition, the Integrated Model of Family Foster Care (MIAF) was developed, offering a comprehensive framework covering the entire spectrum of family foster care. Objective This research aims to investigate the initial implementation stage of the MIAF to promote high-quality family foster care in Portugal. Method The study will conduct a mixed-method and longitudinal research project in family foster care agencies across different regions of Portugal, focusing on evaluating the implementation and outcomes of the MIAF model using a multi-informant and multi-method approach. The participants will include caseworkers, children aged 0–9 years entering foster care, and their respective foster families enrolled in the MIAF program. Process evaluation will assess fidelity, feasibility, appropriateness, and acceptability of MIAF modules, while outcome evaluation will examine child safety, stability, well-being, as well as foster family well-being and quality of relational care. Outcomes The insights gained from this research initiative will serve as a foundation for the ongoing enhancement of MIAF. Consequently, this project has the capacity to advance evidence-based child welfare practices by refining processes and strategies to better serve vulnerable children and youth. Conclusion Facilitated by a multidisciplinary team, this project will contribute to advancing research in the field, enhancing practice, and informing policy during a pivotal stage of deinstitutionalization in Portugal.

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Community Interventions for Preventing Child Abuse and Neglect: Lessons for Expansion

Gross-Manos

Cohen

2022

Child Maltreatment

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Important Factors for Evidence-Based Implementation in Child Welfare Settings: A Systematic Review

Cited by 8 publications

References 33 publications

Successful implementation of parenting support at preschool: An evaluation of Triple P in Sweden

Successful implementation of parenting support at preschool: An evaluation of Triple P in Sweden

The All4Children project to assess the initial implementation of the Integrated Model of Family Foster Care in Portugal: A description of the study protocol

Community Interventions for Preventing Child Abuse and Neglect: Lessons for Expansion

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