A Trial of Connecting to Promote Foster Teen Well-Being



Status:Recruiting
Healthy:No
Age Range:11 - 15
Updated:5/18/2017
Start Date:December 1, 2016
End Date:January 31, 2020
Contact:Jessica Colito, MSW
Email:jcolito@uw.edu
Phone:206-221-5250

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Trial Summary
Trial Overview
Inclusion Criteria

A Trial of Connecting to Prevent Drug Abuse and Risky Behavior in Foster Teens

This study evaluates the efficacy of a self-directed parenting program called Connecting in
reducing risk of substance use and other risky behaviors in young foster teens (ages 11-15).
Half of the participants will receive services as usual from the foster system, while half
will participate in the Connecting program. Connecting is a 10-week, self-directed parenting
workbook with two DVDs. Families receive weekly telephone support as they complete the
program.


Inclusion Criteria:

- Foster youth ages 11-15 years

- In current placement 60+ days

- In relative/suitable adult care, in licensed relative/suitable adult care, in
licensed foster care, in dependency guardianship

- Caregiver and teen speak English well enough to use the program manual and respond to
survey questions

Exclusion Criteria:

- The teen has regularly used drugs or alcohol in the last 30 days

- The teen has been involved in the criminal justice system

- The placement is not viewed as stable

- The caregiver is not committed to a long-term placement

- The teen will not likely be in the placement for at least 6 months

- Group home placements and behavioral rehabilitative services placements
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Social Development Research Group
Seattle, Washington 98115
Principal Investigator: Kevin Haggerty, PhD
Phone: 206-221-5250
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