WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION Strengthening Families 10-14 Fortaleciendo Familias 10-14 OSPI Student Support Conference Drew Betz Renee Overath May 2013
Mar 27, 2015
WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION
Strengthening Families 10-14
Fortaleciendo Familias 10-14
OSPI Student Support Conference
Drew BetzRenee Overath
May 2013
Background
"Evidence-based" programs are prevention methodologies that have been developed and evaluated using scientific processes. Experts use commonly agreed-upon criteria for rating interventions, reaching a consensus that evaluation research findings are credible and sustainable. Evidence-based is also referred to as science-based and research-based models.
Program Strengths
• Internationally Recognized as Best Practice Model, modified to country and cultures
• Effective at reducing risk factors in youth and increasing parenting skills and family functioning
• Sessions for parents, youth and families in each of 7 lessons.
Parent Risk Factors– Harsh and
Inconsistent Discipline– Unclear Communication
of Rules– Lack of Warmth
Risk and Protective Factors Addressed in Program
Parent Protective Factors– Clear and Age-
Appropriate Expectations– Support and Family
Involvement– Expression of Love and
Appreciation
Risk and Protective Factors Addressed in Program
Risk and Protective Factors Addressed in Program
• Youth Risk Factors– Poor Relationships with
Parents– Lack of Goals– Negative Peer Influences
Risk and Protective Factors Addressed in Program
• Youth Protective Factors– Ability to Regulate
Emotions– Good Relationships with
Parents– Peer Resistance Skills and
Future Orientation
Pictures Speak More Loudly than Words
Ingredients for success of local programs
•4 Trained facilitators •1 site coordinator•Curriculum* & supplies•Dinner each night•Child Care•3 meeting areas •Recruitment & reminders•Teen panel last week•Pre- and post-survey
Curriculum Materials415 – page leader guide with masters for
handouts
DVD’s (updated 12/06)• Discuss adolescent development and
model skills• Actors are Latino, African-American, and
white• 8 parent DVDs• 1 youth DVD for 2 sessions• 2 family DVDs
Love and Limits magnets for home practice
+ consumable supplies for youth & family activities
Government Funders: Federal Government (CYFAR), Washington State (DBHR, OSPI, others?), County Health Depts., 1/10 of 1% mental health tax set aside
Private Foundations.
Local Partners: School Districts, non-profits, churches, ESD, businesses, tribes, PTA/O, others?
Collaborate! to produce program ingredients
Hands On
• What I Do Well as a Parent/Caregiver, Parent Session 1
• Concerns of Parent/Caregivers,Youth Session 2
• Listening Game, Family Session 5
Hands On
• Debrief– What piece worked
best for you and why?– What did you learn
about the job of the parent/caregiver?
– What did you learn about yourself?
Program Results
WSU Human Development Department Prevention Researcher Dr. Laura Hill and graduate students have been conducting program evaluations since 2002.
Data from 347 programs in 27 counties, 2459 families are in our data set.
Program Results
We measured improvement in four family protective factors:
Rules About Substance Use
Positive Involvement
Family Harmony
Communication
Program Results
We also measured family and individual protective factors from the youths’ perspective:InvolvementRewardsAttachmentFamily HarmonyManagement
Results show a significant difference between pre and post program scores for ALL measures.
Cultural and Ethnic Differences in Experience of an Evidence-based Prevention Program
Washington State University, Department of Human Development, Extension, and CYFARStocker, L.M., Crawford, J.K., Shrestha, G., Eaton, A., Betz, D., Overath, R., and Hill. L.G.
American Indian Parent Comments (N = 74)
Latino(a) / Hispanic Parent Comments (N = 63)
European American Parent Comments (N = 63)
SFP Washington State Website – Visit us!
Over the last elevenyears, SFP (10-14) has been conducted in
27 of Washington’s 39 counties *
http://sfp.wsu.edu
References
Foxcroft, D.R., Lister, Sharp, D., Lowe, G., Sizer, R., Ireland, D. (2002) Primary Prevention of Alcohol Misuse by Youth People. The Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2006 (Issue 1).
Hill, L.G., Maucione, K., & Hood, B (2007). A Focused Approach to Assessing Fidelity. Prevention Science, 8, 25-34.
Jones, D., Bumbarger, D.K., Greenberg, M.T., Greenwood, P, and Kyler, S. (2008) The Economic Return on PCCD’s Investment in Research-Based Prevention Programs : A Cost-Benefit Assessment of Delinquency Prevention. Pennsylvania State University: Prevention Research Center
Spoth, R. L., Redmond, C., Trudeau L., & Shin C. (2002). Longitudinal substance initiation outcomes for a universal preventive intervention combining family and school programs. Psychology of Addictive Behaviors, 16, 129-134.
Spoth, R.L. et al. "Randomized trial of brief family interventions for general populations: adolescent substance use outcomes 4 years following baseline." Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 2001, 69(4), 627-642. 1744a 10.2 in 10.2 419.
Wisconsin Clearinghouse for Prevention Resources http://wch.uhs.wisc.edu/01-Prevention
National Registry of Evidence Based Programs and Practices
http://nrepp.samhsa.gov/
Strengthening Families Program: For Parents and Youth 10-14
Abstract: The Strengthening Families Program: For Parents and Youth 10-14 (SFP 10-14) is a family skills training intervention designed to enhance school success and reduce youth substance use and aggression among 10- to 14-year-olds. It is theoretically based on several etiological and intervention models including the biopsychosocial vulnerability, resiliency, and family process models. The program includes seven 2-hour sessions and four optional booster sessions in which parents and youth meet separately.