Parenting Program for Improved Parenting Skills
Will I have to stop taking my current medications?
The trial information does not specify whether participants need to stop taking their current medications.
What data supports the effectiveness of the treatment Chicago Parent Program (CPP) and similar parenting programs?
The Chicago Parent Program (CPP) has been shown to be a cost-effective way to help with childhood behavior problems, especially in low-income families. The Parent-to-Parent program, which shares similar goals, has been effective in improving parent-child interactions and helping parents access community resources.12345
Is the Parenting Program for Improved Parenting Skills safe for participants?
How is the Chicago Parent Program (CPP) treatment different from other parenting programs?
The Chicago Parent Program (CPP) is unique because it was developed with input from African-American and Latino parents to specifically address the needs of low-income families, using a group-based approach to improve parenting skills and child behavior. Unlike other programs, it emphasizes community involvement and cultural relevance, making it more effective for diverse populations.34101112
What is the purpose of this trial?
Purpose of this study is to test the effectiveness and implementation of an evidence-based parenting intervention for improving parenting and school outcomes in a sample of 4-year-old children enrolled in public prekindergarten (PreK) programs in Maryland.
Deborah Gross, DNSc
JHU School Of Nursing
This trial is for parents of 4-year-old children enrolled in public prekindergarten programs in Maryland. It aims to improve parenting skills and school outcomes.Inclusion Criteria
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
The Chicago Parent Program (CPP) is implemented in groups of 10-15 parents of PreK students, either virtually or in-person, over 12 sessions.
Evaluation of study outcomes including children's social-emotional-behavioral competence, parent engagement, and parenting skills at multiple time points.
Participants are monitored for long-term outcomes such as kindergarten readiness and retention.
- Chicago Parent Program (CPP)
Chicago Parent Program (CPP) is already approved in United States for the following indications:
- Parenting skills improvement for caregivers of young children aged 2-8 years old
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
Johns Hopkins University
Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD)