Progress 10/01/03 to 09/30/08
Outputs
OUTPUTS: 25 parenting class series (each lasting 4 months) were offered for teen parents, single parents, grandparents raising grandchildren, families involved with the criminal justice system, and families dealing with substance abuse in 6 counties in New Mexico. 357 parents and their children participated. In addition, 6 class series were offered to incarcerated fathers in Dona Ana Count. 135 fathers participated. Parents showed significant improvements on all assessment tools. They had significant increases in empathy for children's needs, and knowledge of effective discipline techniques. They showed significant decreases in belief and use of corporal punishment, reversal of parent-child roles, and inappropriate expectations of children. We achieved a 70% retention rate in the classes and found no significant differences between those who completed and those who dropped out. PARTICIPANTS: Nothing significant to report during this reporting period. TARGET AUDIENCES: Nothing significant to report during this reporting period. PROJECT MODIFICATIONS: Nothing significant to report during this reporting period.
Impacts
Every $1 spent on prevention of problems saves the state $7 on intervention services. The families who graduate from the parenting classes are less likely to commit child abuse, and their children are much less likely to engage in risky behaviors during adolescence. Decreasing the number of youth in foster care due to abuse or neglect, and decreasing the number who get pregnant, abuse drugs, or commit violence, saves the state money. This research has added to the body of knowledge about the positive effects of parenting education. Much of the earlier research focused on white, middle-class mothers. The current research was conducted with Hispanic, low-income families including both mothers and fathers.
Publications
- No publications reported this period
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Progress 01/01/07 to 12/31/07
Outputs
23 parenting class series (each lasting 4 months) were offered for teen parents, single parents, grandparents raising grandchildren, families involved with the criminal justice system, and families dealing with substance abuse in 10 counties in New Mexico. 327 parents and their children participated. In addition, 7 class series were offered to incarcerated fathers in Dona Ana Count. 134 fathers participated. Parents showed significant improvements on all assessment tools. They had significant increases in empathy for children's needs, and knowledge of effective discipline techniques. They showed significant decreases in belief and use of corporal punishment, reversal of parent-child roles, and inappropriate expectations of children.
Impacts
Every $1 spent on prevention of problems saves the state $7 on intervention services. The families who graduate from the parenting classes are less likely to commit child abuse, and their children are much less likely to engage in risky behaviors during adolescence. Decreasing the number of youth in foster care due to abuse or neglect, and decreasing the number who get pregnant, abuse drugs, or commit violence, saves the state money. This research has added to the body of knowledge about the positive effects of parenting education. Much of the earlier research focused on white, middle-class mothers. The current research was conducted with Hispanic, low-income families including both mothers and fathers.
Publications
- Devall, E. 2007. Communication. Family Times, Issue 5.
- Devall, E. 2007. Stress. Family Times, Issue 6.
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Progress 01/01/06 to 12/31/06
Outputs
21 parenting class series were offered for teen parents, single parents, grandparents raising grandchildren, families involved with the criminal justice system, and families dealing with substance abuse in 10 counties in New Mexico. 264 parents and 271 children participated. Parents showed significant improvements on all assessment tools. They had significant increases in empathy for children's needs, and knowledge of effective discipline techniques. They showed significant decreases in belief and use of corporal punishment, reversal of parent-child roles, and inappropriate expectations of children.
Impacts
Every $1 spent on prevention of problems saves the state $7 on intervention services. The families who graduate from the parenting classes are less likely to commit child abuse, and their children are much less likely to engage in risky behaviors during adolescence. Decreasing the number of youth in foster care due to abuse or neglect, and decreasing the number who get pregnant, abuse drugs, or commit violence saves the state money.
Publications
- No publications reported this period
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Progress 01/01/05 to 12/31/05
Outputs
Thirty-six parenting class series (each series lasting 15-24 weeks) were offered for teen parents, foster parents, unmarried parents, grandparents raising grandchildren, families involved with the juvenile justice system, and families dealing with substance abuse in 15 counties in New Mexico. Pre- and post-test data were collected and analyzed, and an article was published in a refereed journal.
Impacts
Every $1 spent on prevention of problems saves the state $7 on intervention services. The families who graduate from the parenting classes are less likely to commit child abuse, and their children are much less likely to engage in risky behaviors during adolescence. Decreasing the number of youth in foster care due to abuse or neglect, and decreasing the number of teens who get pregnant, abuse drugs, or commit violence saves the state money.
Publications
- No publications reported this period
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Progress 01/01/04 to 12/31/04
Outputs
Fifty parenting class series were offered for teen parents, foster parents, incarcerated parents, unmarried parents, grandparents raising grandchildren, families involved with the juvenile justice system, and families dealing with substance abuse in 16 counties in New Mexico. Six hundred sixty parents and 816 children participated. Parents showed significant improvements on all assessment tools. They had significant increases in empathy for children's needs, and knowledge of effective discipline techniques. They showed significant decreases in belief and use of corporal punishment, reversal of parent-child roles, inappropriate expectations of children, and oppression of children's independence.
Impacts
Every $1 spent on prevention of problems saves the state $7 on intervention services. The families who graduate from the parenting classes are less likely to commit child abuse, and their children are much less likely to engage in risky behaviors during adolescence. Decreasing the number of youth in foster care due to abuse or neglect, and decreasing the number who get pregnant, abuse drugs, or commit violence saves the state money.
Publications
- Devall, E. 2004. Positive Parenting for High-Risk Families. Journal of Family and Consumer Sciences. 96(4):22-28.
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Progress 01/01/03 to 12/31/03
Outputs
Parenting classes have been offered for teen parents, expectant parents, incarcerated parents, unmarried parents, and abusive parents in 3 counties in New Mexico. Pre- and post-test data have been collected, and are currently being entered. Analyses will be conducted in January, 2004.
Impacts
Every $1 spent on prevention of problems saves the state $7 on intervention services. The families who graduate from the parenting classes are less likely to commit child abuse, and their children are much less likely to engage in risky behaviors during adolescence. Decreasing the number of youth in foster care due to abuse or neglect, and decreasing the number who get pregnant, abuse drugs, or commit violence saves the state money.
Publications
- No publications reported this period
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