ERIC Number: EJ1387038
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2023-Sep
Pages: 15
Abstractor: As Provided
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: ISSN-1063-4266
EISSN: EISSN-1538-4799
Implementing a Child Mental Health Intervention in Child Welfare Services: Stakeholder Perspectives on Feasibility
Gopalan, Geetha; Lee, Kerry A.; Pisciotta, Caterina; Hooley, Cole; Stephens, Tricia; Acri, Mary
Journal of Emotional and Behavioral Disorders, v31 n3 p204-218 Sep 2023
This pilot study integrated quantitative and qualitative data to examine the feasibility of implementing a modified version of a multiple family group behavioral parent training intervention (The 4Rs and 2Ss for Strengthening Families Program [4Rs and 2Ss]) in child welfare (CW) placement prevention services from the perspectives of participating caregivers (n = 12) and CW staff (n = 12; i.e., 6 caseworkers, 4 supervisors, and 2 administrators). Quantitative surveys were administered to caregivers and CW staff followed by semi-structured interviews to examine the feasibility of implementing the modified 4Rs and 2Ss program as well as factors impacting feasibility. Results indicated that quantitative benchmarks for high feasibility were met in all assessed areas (e.g., family recruitment, caseworker fidelity ratings, CW staff feasibility ratings) except for family attendance, which was markedly lower than desired. Factors facilitating feasibility included agency and research support, intervention ease-of-use, perceived benefits to existing CW practice, and logistical support (e.g., food, transportation, child care) promoting attendance. Factors hindering feasibility included conflicts between research-based eligibility criteria and existing client population demographics, research-related processes resulting in delays, CW staff role conflicts, added workload burden, complex family issues, and power differentials inherent to CW services which complicated families' voluntary participation.
Descriptors: Child Health, Mental Health, Intervention, Child Welfare, Feasibility Studies, Caregivers, Caseworkers, Administrators, Family Programs, Parent Education, Affordances, Barriers, Child Behavior, Behavior Problems, Access to Health Care, Program Implementation, Recruitment
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Adult Education
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Language: English
Sponsor: National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) (DHHS/NIH)
Authoring Institution: N/A
Grant or Contract Numbers: R21MH102544