Can a parenting class help foster kids thrive?

NCT ID NCT03910491

Ongoing Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This pilot study tests a training program called PriCARE that teaches foster parents positive parenting skills like praise and effective limit-setting. The goal is to see if the program is practical and helpful for foster families. Researchers will enroll 60 foster caregivers and track attendance and changes in parenting behavior.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: PriCARE (a behavioral parent training program)
What this could lead to: If successful, this could point toward a practical, low-cost way to support foster families and improve outcomes for children in care.
What could go wrong: This is a small pilot study (60 people) focused on feasibility, not proof of effectiveness. Results may not apply to all foster families.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Child Behavior Disorders

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

CHILD BEHAVIOR DISORDERS CHILD BEHAVIOR PROBLEM FOSTER CARE PARENTING

Contacts and locations

Locations

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19104, United States

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