This federal Project Grant award from the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD), under the Child Health and Human Development Extramural Research program (CFDA 93.865), supports a multi-year research investigation into the practices of foster caregivers and the developmental outcomes of youth in foster care. The $168,818 award to Virginia Commonwealth University aims to achieve three key goals: 1) Explore critical risk and resilience factors for youth in foster care, including the potential moderating effect of transracial placement, using existing longitudinal data; 2) Document the parenting practices used by foster parents, their perceptions of the training they receive, and the impact on foster child functioning; and 3) Gather stakeholder feedback to assess barriers, facilitators, and gaps in current foster parent training programs. The research will incorporate quantitative and qualitative methods, with the goal of informing future interventions to improve psychosocial outcomes for youth who experience parental separation and trauma. The award period runs from September 1, 2024 to June 30, 2029.
Mod # | Description | Reason For Modification | Federal Obligation (Click to sort descending) | Date (Click to sort ascending) |
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| Not listed | $168.8k | 8/30/24 |