Publication year: 2010
Source: Child Abuse & Neglect, In Press, Corrected Proof, Available online 28 October 2010
Michael S., Hurlburt , Patricia, Chamberlain , David, DeGarmo , Jinjin, Zhang , Joe M., Price
Objective: Behavioral difficulties increase the risk that children will experience negative placement disruptions while in foster care. Chamberlain et al. (2006) found that the Parent Daily Report (PDR), a brief measure of parent-reported child behaviors, was a strong predictor of negative placement changes over 1 year among children receiving “usual case work” services. This paper sought to replicate and extend original findings regarding the PDR among 359 foster parents participating in a group parent-training intervention. Methods: Foster parents of children experiencing a recent foster placement, and taking part in the KEEP parenting program, were included in analyses. Foster parents completed 16 weekly PDR…