New program aims to help relatives raising kids avoid foster care
NCT ID NCT06294392
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This study tests a 16-week program called KEEP-CK for informal kinship caregivers (like grandparents raising grandchildren) in Oregon. The program offers parenting classes and peer support to improve children's behavior, reduce caregiver stress, and prevent children from entering the foster care system. Researchers will compare families who receive the program right away to those on a waitlist, tracking outcomes for 10 months.
What this could mean
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Active substance
KEEP-CK behavioral program (parenting classes and peer support)
What this could lead to
If it works, this program could help children in kinship care have fewer behavioral problems and more stable homes, while reducing caregiver stress.
What could go wrong
This is a relatively small study (192 participants) testing a behavioral intervention, so results may not apply broadly. The program requires weekly attendance, which may be hard for some families to maintain.
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Locations
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Oregon Center Learning Center
Eugene, Oregon, 97401, United States