Family Networks Project Study One: An Efficacy Study of Stepping Stones Triple P for Children Under Age Two

Not Applicable

Completed

Interventions: Behavioral: Stepping Stones Triple P
Other: BabyNet Services As usual

Brief Summary: The purpose of the project is to assess the initial efficacy of Stepping Stones Triple P-Positive Parenting Program (SSTP) with parents of children below age two with developmental disabilities to strengthen families and prevent child maltreatment.

Detailed Description: This study is an initial efficacy trial of SSTP for parents of children below age 2. The target population consists of 50 families of young children ages 11-23 months with developmental disabilities who are eligible to receive IDEA Part C (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act Part C) services in one region of South Carolina. Families will be randomly assigned to one of two conditions (1) IDEA Part C services as usual or (2) IDEA Part C services plus SSTP. Project goals are to strengthen parent competence, enhance parent confidence, and strengthen child social, emotional and behavioral functioning. Ultimately, this should result in a reduced likelihood of child maltreatment

Recruitment & Eligibility

Inclusion Criteria

Exclusion Criteria

Arm && Interventions

Group	Intervention	Description
BabyNet Services As usual	Stepping Stones Triple P	BabyNet services as usual based on IFSP
Stepping Stones Triple P	Stepping Stones Triple P	10-15 sessions of Level 4 Standard Stepping Stones Triple P delivered in family homes
BabyNet Services As usual	BabyNet Services As usual	BabyNet services as usual based on IFSP

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Parenting Style	Baseline, 5 months	Parenting Scale (Total Score; measure of parenting style). 30 items on the scale, scores range from 1-7 for each item with higher scores indicating dysfunctional parenting styles (laxness, over-reactivity, hostility). Scores summed and divided by 30 for total score.
Child Behavior	Baseline, 5 months	Child Behavior Checklist 1/5-5. A parent report measure of child behavioral problems. The score used for this outcome was the CBCL Total Score, which is a T-Score. T scores average 50 with a standard deviation of 10. Scores above 65 considered in the clinical range.
Parenting Self-confidence	Baseline, 5 months	Toddler Care Questionnaire. Measures parent reported self-confidence in parenting a toddler. Parents rate their confidence in performing parenting tasks specific to toddlers. Higher scores indicate more confidence. Scores range from 37-185. The total sum score derived from adding the scores for the 37 items in this survey was used for this outcome measure.
KIPS	Baseline, 5 months	KIPS observational measure of the quality of the parent-child relationship. scores range from 1-5. Higher scores indicate a higher quality of relationship.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Parent Symptoms of Depression, Anxiety and Stress	baseline, 5 months	DASS-21, brief screening measure of symptoms of depression, anxiety, and stress. Scores on each scale range from 0-21. Higher scores indicate more symptoms in each area.