Parent-Child Assistance Program (PCAP)
Model effectiveness research report last updated: 2016
Effectiveness
Evidence of model effectiveness
| Title | General population | Tribal population | Domains with favorable effects |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parent-Child Assistance Program (PCAP) | Does not meet HHS criteria because there are no high- or moderate-rated effectiveness studies of the model. | Does not meet HHS criteria for tribal population because the model has not been evaluated with a tribal population. |
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Model description
The Parent-Child Assistance Program (PCAP) targets women who report heavy alcohol or drug abuse during pregnancy and is designed to prevent births of alcohol- and drug-exposed children. To achieve this goal, PCAP aims to help clients complete substance abuse treatment, maintain abstinence from substances, engage in family planning, enhance the health and well-being of their children, connect with community services, and increase their economic stability. PCAP is a social work-based case management-focused home visiting program that provides services for up to three years with at least two home visits per month. During home visits, case managers assess and monitor a family’s needs and well-being; connect the family with community services to address those needs; monitor service receipt; facilitate communication among the client, family members, and community service providers; and address service barriers. The case managers also teach, role model, and guide the development of clients’ interpersonal, parenting, household management, and community living skills; and provide practical assistance such as transportation to appointments.
Extent of evidence
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Summary of findings
When a model has no manuscripts that report high- or moderate-rated findings, HomVEE does not report research findings.
Implementation
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Model implementation profile last updated: 2016
Where to find out more
Stacy Dimmich
PCAP Program Coordinator
University of Washington Health Science Administration
Alcohol and Drug Abuse Institute, Fetal Alcohol and Drug Unit
180 Nickerson Street, Suite 309
Seattle, WA 98109
Phone: 206-543-7155
Fax: 206-685-2903
Email: sdimmich@uw.edu
Website: http://depts.washington.edu/pcapuw/