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A navigator program may help foster parents find youth mental health care

NCT ID NCT07805395

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Northwestern University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Sep 04, 2026 · Last updated Sep 09, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This trial tests a 5-week program called Family Navigator Plus for foster parents, kinship caregivers, or guardians of youth aged 6 to 17 with mental health needs. Participants attend five one-on-one video sessions to learn how to find and access mental health services, understand treatment, and communicate with providers. Researchers compare this program with an attention control group to see if it is acceptable, useful, and feasible. The study includes about 60 participants living in Illinois who speak English and have internet access.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Family Navigator Plus, a 5-week educational program with one-on-one video sessions to help foster parents understand and access mental health services for their youth
What this could lead to
If the program proves acceptable and useful, it could become a practical way to help foster parents connect youth with mental health care.
What could go wrong
This is a small feasibility study, so results may not apply broadly. The program's success depends on parent engagement and access to services.

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Study facts

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Phase

Phase 2

Tests whether the treatment actually works, and watches for side effects, in a larger group.

Participants

About 60 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Expected to start

Sep 2026

An estimate. Start dates often move.

Expected to finish

Sep 2027

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 99 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Foster parent, kinship caregiver, or guardian, of a youth between the ages of 6 to 17 with mental health needs * Parent adopted child from foster care * Living in Illinois, United States * English speaking * Has access to internet and videoconferencing Exclusion Criteria: * Participated in the FN+ Focus Groups, Open Trial or PROACTIVE Parent Pilot Study

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Civic engagement plus Family navigator plus

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Northwestern University

    RECRUITING

    Chicago, Illinois, 60611, United States