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| ABSTRACT: The University of Maryland, Baltimore - Center for Families will (1) replicate the deemed effective Family Connections (FC) program with intergenerational families who are at risk for neglect and (2) compare the relative and cost effectiveness of no treatment versus FC 3-month, FC-6 month , or FC- 6 month enhanced with legal and health services. Design: Using an experimental dismantling design, 200 eligible families will be randomly assigned to either no treatment or one of three FC intervention groups. Process and outcomes will be described and compared between groups. Intervention: Social work services will be provided by MSW interns at Family Connections; health services will be delivered by the UMB School of Nursing; and legal services will be provided by law interns in the UMB Law School. Teams: A community advisory committee representing professionals, consumers, and intergenerational and faith based organizations will provide technical assistance on the implementation of the project. A research team will provide advice about the final selection of measures and the collection of cost data, confirm data analyses plans, and provide input to procedures for ensuring the fidelity of program implementation. An administrative team will ensure the accomplishment of all goals, objectives, and tasks. Analyses: Repeated measures, cost effectiveness, and cost-benefit analyses will be used to compare risk and protective factors and outcomes for all groups at 12 months following entry into the program. Expected Results: It is hypothesized that families that receive any FC intervention will have greater change over time in risk and protective factors than families that receive no intervention. It is further predicted that enhanced FC will more likely lead to child safety, well-being, and permanency outcomes than any other intervention combination. Dissemination: Information about process and outcomes will be provided on a project web site throughout the 60-month project implementation. PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR: Diane DePanfilis, PhD
CO-INVESTIGATOR: Clara Daining, PhD FUNDING SOURCE: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration on Children, Youth, and Families, Children’s Bureau AMOUNT OF FUNDING:
$1,575,001 (US. DHHS)
$ 195,000 (Annie E. Casey Foundation) PROJECT DATES: 9/30/03 - 9/29/08. PRODUCTS: DePanfilis, D. (2005). Interview Coordinator's Manual: Specifications for faciliatating research interviews. Baltimore, MD: UMB School of Social Work. DePanfilis, D., McDermott Lane, M., Girvin, H., & Strieder, F. (2004). Family Connections Intervention Manual, Fourth Edition. Baltimore, MD: University of Maryland School of Social Work. Intervention Manual Appendices
Measurements:
FCI Research Measures FCI Measures Reference Selected Presentations:
Girvin, H., Strieder, F., & DePanfilis, D. Working with intergenerational families to increase safety, well-being, and permanency . 11th Annual Governor’s Conference on Child Abuse and Neglect. Baltimore, April 29, 2004.
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