Trial of KEEP-P, a Preventive Intervention for Foster Preschoolers (KEEP-P)

The KEEP-P program is a low-cost, manualized, group-based intervention for caregivers of preschool aged children. This trial is evaluating 2 versions of the intervention. KEEP-P is a basic version that employs a curriculum of 12 weekly psychoeducational caregiver support groups Across four waves of data collection (baseline, post-intervention, and 12 and 18 months post-baseline), we will examine the extent to which this intervention condition shows improved parenting, reduced rates of disrupted placements, and improved child outcomes.

The KEEP-P program is a low-cost, manualized, group-based intervention for caregivers of preschool aged children. This trial is evaluating 2 versions of the intervention. KEEP-P+ is an augmented version that consists of the caregiver support groups with extended curriculum including information about recent findings in early brain development and the elements of the Filming Interactions to Nurture Development video coaching program. Across four waves of data collection (baseline, post-intervention, and 12 and 18 months post-baseline), we will examine the extent to which this intervention condition show improved parenting, reduced rates of disrupted placements, and improved child outcomes.