Examining Whether Project Support Works

The Project Support intervention involves up to four 60-minute individual counseling sessions focused on teaching caregivers how to listen to and comfort their child. Participants will receive didactic instruction and feedback on their use of the skills in role-plays with a treatment provider and with their child. In the role-plays the provider first demonstrates how to use the skill in a brief example of typical situations in which the skill could be used. In these examples the caregiver takes on the role of their child and the provider takes on the role of the caregiver. Subsequently the caregiver and provider switch roles so the caregiver has an opportunity to practice executing the skill. The provider helps the caregiver process their experience of each role-play and provides real-time, targeted feedback to help the caregiver develop their ability to use the skills.

"Case management services, or treatment as usual, may involve referrals for financial resources or donated goods, as well as assistance with court, law enforcement, or information about orders of protection. The nature of these services depends on the needs identified by the family and case manager. There is currently no standard treatment offered to families on the waitlist. This condition will receive individually tailored services, as needed."