Pilot Trial of a Peer-led Family and Social Strengthening Group Intervention for Refugee Families
The proposed study draws on prior research to evaluate the feasibility, acceptability and explore preliminary effectiveness of Coffee and Family Education and Support, Version (CAFES2) using a pilot randomized type 1 hybrid effectiveness-implementation design. CAFES2 is a peer-led family and social strengthening multiple family group intervention that is designed to respond to multi-level needs of refugee families. Results of the trial will contribute to the emerging evidence base on family-based mental health interventions for refugee and newcomer communities. The trial will also generate new insights regarding implementation strategies needed to promote successful delivery of services by peer providers and the unique role of human-centered design practices for adaptation of mental health and psychosocial interventions.
- EligibilityCriteria: Inclusion Criteria for Families:  being a resettled refugee family having one or more school-aged children aged 12 years and older living with them one family member (caregiver or youth) screens for moderate emotional distress  Inclusion Criteria for Adult Caregivers/Parents:  between ages of 18-45 years old arrived to the U.S as a refugee have at least one child currently living with them  Inclusion Criteria for Youth:  between ages of 12 and 17 years old) arrived as a refugee currently living with at least one caregiver.  Exclusion Criteria:  not meeting the above inclusion criteria families or individual in the midst of a crisis (e.g. family crisis or mental health crisis) - HealthyVolunteers: No - Gender: All - MinimumAge: 12 Years - MaximumAge: 45 Years - StdAgeList: Child, Adult