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EBP in Foster Parent Training and SupportPCIT is rated as an effective practice. Participants of PCIT programs report less stress,and develop and maintain effective parenting skills and improved child behaviors (Bagner &Eyberg, 2007; McNeil, Herschell, Gurwitch, & Clems-Mowrer, 2005; Nixon, Sweeney,Erickson, & Touyz, 2003; Shuhman, Foote, Eyberg, Boggs, & Algina, 1998; Timmer et al.,2006; Timmer, Urquiza, & Zebell, 2006; Thomas & Zimmer-Gembeck, 2007). PCIT treatsnoncompliance, aggression, rule breaking, disruptive behavior, dysfunctional attachment withparent(s), and internalizing symptoms. PCIT may be helpful for TFC foster parents who areworking with emotionally and behaviorally challenged children.Parenting Wisely (PAW)Parenting Wisely is a self-administered, highly interactive computer-based program thatteaches parents and children (aged 9-18) skills to improve their relationships and decreaseconflict through support and behavior management (Kacir & Gordon, 1997). PAW utilizes aninteractive CD-ROM to present parents with video scenarios depicting common challenges withadolescents. Parents are to choose one of three solutions to these challenges. They are then ableto view the scenarios enacted and receive feedback about each choice. The program tutorsparents by pointing out typical errors parents make and highlighting new skills that will helpthem resolve problems. Parents and children can use the program together as a familyintervention. The Parenting Wisely program uses a risk-focused approach to reduce familyconflict and child behavior problems.PAW is rated as a promising practice and is associated with the development andmaintenance of effective foster parent knowledge and skills as well as improved child behaviorCenter for Advanced Studies in Child Welfare (CASCW)University of Minnesota School of Social WorkContact: Kristine N. Piescher, Ph.D. kpiesche@umn.edu 25
EBP in Foster Parent Training and Support(Kacir & Gordon, 1999; O’Neil & Woodward, 2002; and Segal, Chen, Gordon, Kacir & Glys,2003). PAW was developed to assist parents deal with child behavior problems (i.e., acting out,disruptive behavior, internalizing problems, hyperactivity, peer relationship problems), parent orchild substance abuse, child abuse and neglect, and parental depression as well as conductdisorder, oppositional-defiant disorder, substance abuse, and child depression. PAW is arelatively quick training tool that can be administered in the home. Thus, TFC foster parents maybenefit greatly by participating in this training.Triple P-Positive Parenting Program (PPP)The Triple P-Positive Parenting Program aims to prevent severe behavioral, emotional,and developmental problems in children by enhancing the knowledge, skills, and confidence ofparents (CEBC, 2008f). It incorporates five levels of intervention on a tiered continuum ofincreasing strength for parents of children and adolescents (from birth to age 16). The multidisciplinarynature of the program allows utilization of the existing professional workforce in thetask of promoting competent parenting. The program targets five different developmental periodsfrom infancy to adolescence. Within each developmental period, the reach of the interventioncan vary from being very broad (targeting an entire population) to quite narrow (targeting onlyhigh-risk children). Triple P-Positive Parenting Program enables practitioners to determine thescope of the intervention given their own service priorities and funding.PPP can be provided individually, in a group, or a self-directed format. Group sessionslast up to one hour. The number of sessions varies according to the level of the interventionrequired by the family: Level 2 requires approximately one to two weekly sessions delivered viaCenter for Advanced Studies in Child Welfare (CASCW)University of Minnesota School of Social WorkContact: Kristine N. Piescher, Ph.D. kpiesche@umn.edu 26
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