Document Type

Article

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Author's Final Manuscript

Publication Title

Journal of Public Child Welfare

Publication Date

2025

Abstract

This study examined the acceptability of a modified 4Rs and 2Ss behavioral parent training intervention within a Child Welfare (CW) placement prevention service. Twelve child welfare staff (caseplanners, supervisors, administrators) and 12 CW-involved families completed surveys, interviews, and a focus group. All quantitative benchmarks for high acceptability were met (e.g., treatment satisfaction, acceptability and appropriateness). Staff valued the intervention’s content and support, but noted concerns about consultation time, training, and role conflict. Families appreciated recruitment, logistical support, group environment, and child/ family wellbeing, but cited barriers with parent-child separation during sessions, group size and duration, certain activities, and the program’s voluntary focus versus crises-oriented needs.

DOI

https://doi.org/10.1080/15548732.2025.2518370

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