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The Efficacy of the Family Check-Up on Children's Emotional and Behavior Problems in Early Elementary School
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Garbacz, S. Andrew; McIntyre, Laura Lee; Stormshak, Elizabeth A.; Kosty, Derek B. – Journal of Emotional and Behavioral Disorders, 2020
This study reports results of a randomized, controlled trial examining the efficacy of the Family Check-Up (FCU) initiated during kindergarten on teacher report of children's emotional and behavior problems in first and second grade. Children's emotional and behavior needs and the receipt of special services in school at pretest were examined as…
Descriptors: Program Effectiveness, Kindergarten, Student Behavior, Emotional Problems
The Efficacy of the Family Check-Up on Children's Emotional and Behavior Problems in Early Elementary School
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Garbacz, S. Andrew; McIntyre, Laura Lee; Stormshak, Elizabeth A.; Kosty, Derek – Grantee Submission, 2018
This study reports results of a randomized, controlled trial examining the efficacy of the Family Check-Up (FCU) initiated during kindergarten on teacher report of children's emotional and behavior problems in first grade. Children's emotional and behavior needs at pretest were examined as a moderator. Participants were primary caregivers and…
Descriptors: Program Effectiveness, Kindergarten, Student Behavior, Emotional Problems
Using Motivational Interviewing to Improve Parenting Skills and Prevent Problem Behavior during the Transition to Kindergarten
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Stormshak, Elizabeth A.; DeGarmo, David; Garbacz, S. Andrew; McIntyre, Laura Lee; Caruthers, Allison – Grantee Submission, 2020
In this study we examined the efficacy of a version of the Family Check-Up (FCU) adapted for kindergarten school entry with regard to parenting skills during the transition to school. We also examined whether improvements in parenting skills would mediate improvements in parent- and teacher-rated child behavior problems from kindergarten to second…
Descriptors: Parenting Skills, Kindergarten, Parent Attitudes, Teacher Attitudes
Identifying Unmet Mental Health Needs in Children of Formerly Homeless Mothers Living in a Supportive Housing Community Sector of Care
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Lee, Susanne S.; August, Gerald J.; Gewirtz, Abigail H.; Klimes-Dougan, Bonnie; Bloomquist, Michael L.; Realmuto, George M. – Journal of Abnormal Child Psychology, 2010
This study reports psychosocial characteristics of a sample of 111 children (K to 2nd grade) and their mothers who were living in urban supportive housings. The aim of this study was to document the various types and degree of risk endemic to this population. First, we describe the psychosocial characteristics of this homeless sample. Second, we…
Descriptors: Health Needs, Homeless People, Mothers, Family Programs