Parenting intervention effects on reunification: A randomized trial of PMTO in foster care

Akin, Becci A.; McDonald, Thomas P.

doi:10.1016/j.chiabu.2018.07.011

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“…The investigated samples comprised of 11 documents that met the inclusion criteria and formed part of the rapid review, only 2 were quantitative, while 9 were evaluation designs. The quantitative studies made use of the case data analysis and electronic data capturing system (Brook et al, 2012) and (Akin & McDonald, 2018). The evaluation designs made use of existing programmes, reports, assessment scales, literature review, informative interviews, focus group interviews, case and record analysis, meta-analysis, file review, interviews, and questionnaires (Natale et The findings reflect that participants improved baseline/adequate or mild problems in these areas to the level of mild strengths.…”

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Rapid review of clinical reunification intervention to families

Mathebula

2021

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Purpose of the study: The aim of this paper is to examine literature on the clinical content of reunification interventions social workers render to families. Methodology: A rapid review of the literature was carried out. Electronic databases, such as eBook Collection (EBSCOhost), PsycARTICLES, PsycINFO, SocINDEX with Full Text, Academic Search Premier, CINAHL with Full Text, and JSTOR Journals, were explored by making use of specific keywords. A quality appraisal was done using the CASP (2018), the AACODS checklist, and the EPHPP (2009) to appraise the quantitative studies. Eleven articles were synthesised using thematic analysis. Main Findings: The review indicates that the exact nature of the clinical content of reunification intervention rendered to families is not clear, although empirical evidence suggests that the clinical content of reunification intervention rendered to families comprises of engagement, parental visiting and contact, parenting capacity building, and support groups. In addition, supporting birth parents with concrete resources like transportation and stable housing can be identified as an extra intervention that may support successful reunification. Applications of this study: This study has the potential to contribute to the child welfare system by enhancing the need for programmes and policies that focus on addressing the clinical characteristics of family reunification interventions. Recommendations were made that can provide guidance and insight on the important aspects that should form part of reunification services to meet the emotional and psychological needs of the children and their birth families. Novelty/Originality of this study: The outcome of the study has provided insight into components that are regarded to be of importance and should form part of the clinical content of reunification services rendered to families.

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Rapid review of clinical reunification intervention to families

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2021

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“…The reasoning behind delivery of many of the training approaches across the continuum, was a focus on the family, with the notion that fostering strength and skills within the parent and family is key. The family in this sense are perceived as the ''agents'' or ''catalyst'' for change (Akin et al, 2018;Al et al, 2012;Roberts, 2016;Rodrigo et al, 2006). In focusing on the family, there is a need to ensure that training is able to benefit the family and respond to their need(s).…”

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“…Core Mechanism: Family Skills Training. A high proportion of the papers referred to family ''training'' (e.g., Akin et al, 2017;Akin et al, 2018;Al et al, 2012;Chaffin et al, 2001;Chambers et al, 2016;Forrester et al, 2008;Forsythe, 1992;Hayward & Cameron, 2002;Oxford et al, 2016;Roberts, 2016;Sen, 2016;Smith, 1995). What was meant by training and training approaches however, varied.…”

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Mechanisms That Promote and Support Family Preservation for Children at the Edge of Care: A Realist Synthesis

Redgate,

Smart,

Barrett

et al. 2024

Sage Open

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Children in care of the state are amongst the most disadvantaged in society. They have often experienced adverse childhood experiences leading to their care entry including abuse and neglect. Longitudinal data suggests problems children in care of the state experience within adolescence persist into adulthood, showing “a continuing legacy of adversity.” Emerging literature shows that edge of care interventions can bring about benefits. These interventions support families to meet their child’s needs and prevent, or reduce, the likelihood of children going into care. However, it is not clear how or why these interventions work. It is important to develop this understanding to inform the development of effective, theory-informed practice to benefit this population. We reviewed and synthesised published literature to expose mechanisms by which interventions may promote and support family preservation for children at the edge of care. Our synthesis uses a realist approach to examine mechanisms by which interventions, in various contexts, can promote and support family preservation for children at the edge of care. Previous work by the team shaped the initial search strategy and in line with RAMESES realist review guidelines, no restrictions were placed on the types of study to be included in the synthesis. From 7,530 potentially relevant references identified, 61 papers were included in final extraction. Extracted data was themed, prior to developing narrative and formulating programme theories. Effective edge of care service operation seemed to be based on four core programme theories pertaining to the need for family skills training, home-based delivery, dedicated worker, and rapid response to need.

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“…GenPMTO can also benefit parents and families. For example, it has shown positive effects for maternal depression (e.g., DeGarmo et al, 2004), standard of living outcomes (e.g., Patterson et al, 2010), risk of arrest (Patterson et al, 2010), and rates of family reunification following foster care placement (Akin & McDonald, 2018). GenPMTO has been implemented successfully with diverse populations in the U.S. and around the world (Askeland et al, 2019;Forgatch & Gewirtz, 2017;Sigmarsdo ´ttir et al, 2019).…”

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Investigating active ingredients of the GenerationPMTO intervention: Predictors of postintervention change trajectories in parenting practices.

Holtrop¹,

Durtschi²,

Forgatch³

2022

Journal of Family Psychology

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Empirically determining the active ingredients of evidence-based parenting interventions is a promising means for strengthening interventions and enhancing their public health impact. This study aimed to determine which distinct ingredients of the GenerationPMTO (GenPMTO) intervention were associated with subsequent changes in parenting practices. Using a sample of 153 participants randomly assigned to the GenPMTO condition, we employed multilevel modeling to identify intervention ingredients empirically linked with change trajectories in parenting practices observed across the 2 years following intervention exposure. Coercive parenting and positive parenting outcomes were examined. Study results indicated that emotion regulation, effective communication, problem solving, and monitoring each demonstrated a significant pattern of findings for coercive parenting. Differential exposure to each of these ingredients significantly predicted the level of coercive parenting immediately postintervention and/or trajectories of change in coercive parenting across the subsequent 2-year period, controlling for coercive parenting at baseline. No significant predictors were found for positive parenting trajectories. Our findings suggest four components as active ingredients of the GenPMTO intervention for coercive parenting. Identification of these active ingredients may lead to strengthening future iterations of GenPMTO by expanding the set of core components specified in the model, which may further improve public health benefits. Implications for further understanding change stemming from evidence-based parenting interventions are also discussed.

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Parenting intervention effects on reunification: A randomized trial of PMTO in foster care

Cited by 10 publications

References 58 publications

Rapid review of clinical reunification intervention to families

Rapid review of clinical reunification intervention to families

Mechanisms That Promote and Support Family Preservation for Children at the Edge of Care: A Realist Synthesis

Investigating active ingredients of the GenerationPMTO intervention: Predictors of postintervention change trajectories in parenting practices.

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