Pilot study testing the feasibility, usability, and outcomes of Connecting, an adaptation of Staying Connected with Your Teen (a low-cost, self-directed, family-based substance-use prevention program) with foster families shows promising results for this adapted program.
Publication
Nov 23, 2016
Data reporting
The Annual Report helps Washington better understand how children served by the state child welfare system are faring in the areas of safety, permanency, and well-being & education.
Report
May 11, 2015
Mental health
Parenting stress for child welfare involved families is caused by many factors, including mental health and food insecurity. This study examines predictors of stress for parents receiving in-home services and those with children in out-of-home care.
Publication
Dec 31, 2014
Prevention/early intervention
This paper describes the process used to adapt an evidence based, prevention-focused parenting program, Staying Connected with Your Teen™, for use with foster teens and their relative or foster caregivers.
Report
Apr 29, 2014
Mental health
Lifetime suicide attempt history was linked to higher initial depressive symptoms and greater increases in the symptoms. Preventive intervention prior to the developmental period in which suicidal thoughts and behaviors are highest is expected to prevent suicide.
Publication
Dec 31, 2013
Incarcerated parents/corrections
This volume presents findings from five new studies that focus on child- or family-level resilience processes in children with parents currently or recently incarcerated in jail or prison.
Publication
Dec 31, 2013
Mental health
This book chapter highlights the characteristics and needs of children with incarcerated parents and presents the professional literature on both the theory and the research regarding the value of mentoring for these children.
Publication
Dec 31, 2013
Incarcerated parents/corrections
Children of incarcerated parents are twice as likely as their peers to exhibit antisocial behavior problems. The Parent Child Study compares outcomes for incarcerated parents who undergo Parent Management Training versus services as usual.
Publication
Dec 31, 2013
System reform
This interim report is part of an evaluation of Washington State DSHS Children's Administration’s implementation of the Solution Based Casework Practice Model.
Report
Oct 18, 2013
Foster care
This report reviews research and strategy literature related to foster parent recruitment and retention, looks at trends in recruitment and retention, and outlines Washington State's policies and practices.
Report
Aug 26, 2013