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EBP in Foster Parent Training and SupportGroup vs. Individual TrainingHampson, R. B., Schulte, M. A., & Ricks,C. C. (1983). Individual vs. group trainingfor foster parents: Efficiency/effectivenessevaluations. Family Relations, 32, 191-201.Population: Family-based foster careweb) at the colleges, or if the colleges are the one’s responsible for the technologypiece/content, or just used for recruitment. Foster parents need internet access, andpossibly access that supports large files (video, interactive components).Method: Twenty-nine foster parents received parent training in child rearing skills,utilizing a combination of behavioral and reflective approaches. Half of the familieswere trained in a traditional group training format, while the other half was trainedindividually in their homes. A total of 18 families received training, 9 in centralizedgroups and 9 individually at home.Both modalities used two basic books: Parents Are Teachers and Between Parent andChild. The trainings lasted for 11 weeks, The in-home training sessions met weekly forone hour; group training sessions met weekly for 1.5 hours. On average, the in-homeparents each received approximately 6.1 hours of training, while each family received11 hours of training. For the group trained families, each parent received approximately6.2 hours of training and each family received approximately 13.2 hours of training, onaverage. Post-testing was conducted during the final week of training. Follow-upquestionnaires were obtained six months after the conclusion of training.Findings: When the two groups were compared in terms of differential gains, relativelyfew differences were noted. As a general rule, group trained parents demonstratedslightly greater increases in parent attitude scores. Virtually all parents improved overthe course of training, but parents with higher initial levels of attitude and knowledgeremained in the higher rank orders following the training. The relative effect of group vs.individual training was not significantly different. Parents in the home trained grouprated the overall improvements they perceived in their children’s behavior as greaterthan group trained parents. There was a more durable pattern of satisfaction andperceived improvements for parents who were trained in home.Limitations: No control group to compare with (i.e. no graining group or training asusual, or those who didn’t volunteer). There may be differences in the group ofindividuals who volunteered which made them more prone to improvements. The smallsample size may have contributed to non-significant findings.Center for Advanced Studies in Child Welfare (CASCW)University of Minnesota School of Social WorkContact: Kristine N. Piescher, Ph.D. kpiesche@umn.edu 89
EBP in Foster Parent Training and SupportEvidence-Based Practice in Foster Parent Training and Support:Implications for Treatment Foster Care ProvidersSection II: Evidence-Based Practice in Foster Parent SupportReview of LiteratureThough often viewed as a rewarding experience, foster care providers typically faceadditional stress associated with their role as parents to foster children and youth (Farmer,Lipscombe, & Moyers, 2005). Conduct problems, hyperactivity, and violent behavior by fosterchildren and youth, and contact difficulties with biological families are known to increase fosterparent stress. Increased stress can lead to higher placement disruption rates and poorer outcomesfor foster children and youth. Support provided by foster care agencies and workers, other fosterfamilies, friends, and community members, on the other hand, can lessen the strain associatedwith foster care provision.Recent studies have indicated that foster parents do not feel fully supported in their roleas providers to foster children and youth. In a study of kinship and nonkinship caregivers,Cuddeback and Orme (2002) found that most caregivers had one or more unmet service needs,most notably in day care, recreational activities for children, health care costs not covered byMedicaid, transportation for medical appointments, and respite care. Few differences existedbetween kinship and non-kinship caregivers. In another study, three of the five unmet needsidentified by foster parents were associated with the provision of services and support, namelyfinancial supports, a range of support systems, and foster parent recognition of roles andresponsibilities (Brown, 2007). Finally, in a study of foster parents who quit, consider quitting,Center for Advanced Studies in Child Welfare (CASCW)University of Minnesota School of Social WorkContact: Kristine N. Piescher, Ph.D. kpiesche@umn.edu 90
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