Collaborative Care for Infants at Risk
| Status: | Enrolling by invitation |
|---|---|
| Healthy: | No |
| Age Range: | Any |
| Updated: | 10/19/2017 |
| Start Date: | August 15, 2017 |
| End Date: | July 31, 2019 |
This study evaluates the feasibility, acceptability, and impact of a collaborative care
practice for infants investigated by state Child Protective Services (CPS) for suspected
maltreatment. Recognizing the vulnerability of infants referred into CPS in the first year of
life, as well as the frequent contact of infants with health care providers in the first year
of life, the investigators will conduct a RCT to measure the impact of a collaborative
practice model linking CPS caseworkers with primary health care providers during an
investigation for suspected infant maltreatment. With this trial, the investigators will ask
(3a) Can a collaborative practice model improve parent-reported infant health-related quality
of life 6 months following child welfare involvement for suspected infant maltreatment? and
(3b) Does a collaborative practice model impact repeat child welfare involvement for
suspected child maltreatment over 6 months?
practice for infants investigated by state Child Protective Services (CPS) for suspected
maltreatment. Recognizing the vulnerability of infants referred into CPS in the first year of
life, as well as the frequent contact of infants with health care providers in the first year
of life, the investigators will conduct a RCT to measure the impact of a collaborative
practice model linking CPS caseworkers with primary health care providers during an
investigation for suspected infant maltreatment. With this trial, the investigators will ask
(3a) Can a collaborative practice model improve parent-reported infant health-related quality
of life 6 months following child welfare involvement for suspected infant maltreatment? and
(3b) Does a collaborative practice model impact repeat child welfare involvement for
suspected child maltreatment over 6 months?
Inclusion Criteria:
- Less than 12 months of age at referral
- Involved in a child welfare investigation for suspected maltreatment
- Investigation occurring in Utah DCFS Salt Lake Valley or Western regions
Exclusion Criteria:
For the primary and selected secondary outcomes,
- Caregiver with primary spoken language other than English or Spanish,
- CPS caseworkers not yet randomized to a practice arm
- Infants in out-of-home placement at the time of referral or case closure,
- Infants suffering fatal maltreatment
- Prior investigation of an infant in a household during study timeframe (e.g., twins,
infant siblings, and repeat referrals will be excluded).
For other secondary outcomes related to CPS outcomes, language exclusion will not be
considered.
We found this trial at
1
site
100 Mario Capecchi Drive
Salt Lake City, Utah 84113
Salt Lake City, Utah 84113
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