Preventing child protective services system involvement by asking families what they need: Findings from a multi-site RCT of the community response program (CRP)

Slack, Kristen S.; Berger, Lawrence M.; Reilly, Aaron J.; Reynders, Rachel; Cai, Yumeng

doi:10.1016/j.childyouth.2022.106569

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“…Putnam-Hornstein et al (2021) reported a 36% rate of successful contact for CPS-involved families randomized to community outreach for prevention services, and only 18% of those contacted engaged in voluntary services. Slack et al (2022) reported 32% of families randomized to a Community Response Program, a voluntary strengths-based post-CPS intervention, engaged services. Thus, our engagement rates are comparable to those of similar voluntary community-based intervention trials.…”

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Effects of Community-Based Wraparound Services on Child and Caregiver Outcomes Following Child Protective Service Involvement

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This study investigated whether statewide delivery of the wraparound service model (WSM) improved child and caregiver outcomes and reduced subsequent child protective service (CPS) contact among families referred to services following a CPS report. Caregivers ( n = 247) completed baseline and 6-month interviews to document self-reported engagement in WSM and non-WSM conditions and assess changes in outcomes. Kernel-weighted difference-in-difference (K-DID) models were used to assess program effects, based on reported condition. Child behavior outcomes improved among WSM-engaged families, but differences by condition were non-significant except for internalizing behaviors. Caregiver receipt of WSM was associated with greater retention of behavioral health services, but did not produce statistically significant improvements in their wellbeing. Households in the WSM condition were more likely to be reported to CPS at 6-month follow-up, but this difference was not significant at 12 months and differences in substantiation were not statistically significant. Supplemental analyses compared alternative means of contrasting group effects, highlighting some differences based on method. The WSM produced few significant differential improvements in child or caregiver outcomes and failed to prevent future CPS involvement. Inadequate program fidelity appeared to be a factor in implementation of the WSM, which may have hampered program effectiveness under real-world conditions.

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Effects of Community-Based Wraparound Services on Child and Caregiver Outcomes Following Child Protective Service Involvement

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“…Families of origin were observed to be a limited presence in the analyzed studies. Similar to children, the voices of members of families of origin are insufficiently considered despite their roles as key actors in family reunification and as essential sources of knowledge regarding the needs, strengths, and protective factors of children (Slack et al, 2022). Consideration of the opinions and ideas of all agents directly involved in the foster care process (children, parents, relatives, and service professionals, including judges, politicians, and researchers) would undoubtedly allow a broader view of the aspects that may require improvement (Barth et al, 2022).…”

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Systematic Review of the Evaluation of Foster Care Programs

Vallejo-Slocker,

Idoiaga-Mondragon,

Axpe

et al. 2024

Psychosocial Intervention

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The aim of this study was to conduct an exhaustive synthesis to determine which instruments and variables are most appropriate to evaluate foster care programs (foster, kinship, and professional families). This evaluation includes the children, their foster families, their families of origin, professionals, and foster care technicians. Method: The systematic review included randomized, quasi-randomized, longitudinal, and control group studies aimed at evaluating foster care interventions. Results: A total of 86 studies, 138 assessment instruments, 18 constructs, and 73 independent research teams were identified. Conclusions: (1) although the object of the evaluations was the children, the informants were usually the people in charge of their care; therefore, effort should be made to involve the children in a more participatory way; (2) psychosocial functioning, behavior, and parenting are transversal elements in most evaluations, while quality of life and coping are not sufficiently well incorporated; (3) practical instruments (brief and easy to apply and correct) that are widely used and carry scientific guarantees should be prioritized to ensure the comparability and reliability of the conclusions; and (4) progress should be made in the study of evaluation models for all forms of foster care, including foster, extended, and specialized families.

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An examination of re-referrals and substantiations among families referred to home-based, differential response services and a comparison group: Does successful completion matter?

Simon,

Lau,

Franke

2024

Children and Youth Services Review

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Preventing child protective services system involvement by asking families what they need: Findings from a multi-site RCT of the community response program (CRP)

Cited by 3 publications

References 24 publications

Effects of Community-Based Wraparound Services on Child and Caregiver Outcomes Following Child Protective Service Involvement

Effects of Community-Based Wraparound Services on Child and Caregiver Outcomes Following Child Protective Service Involvement

Systematic Review of the Evaluation of Foster Care Programs

An examination of re-referrals and substantiations among families referred to home-based, differential response services and a comparison group: Does successful completion matter?

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