Implementing a Child Mental Health Intervention in Child Welfare Services: Stakeholder Perspectives on Feasibility.

ABSTRACT: 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., famil

SUBMITTER: Gopalan G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10454527 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature