Preventing child neglect in high-risk mothers

This is a current project.

Description

This project, awarded to the University of Notre Dame, is working to reduce the incidence of child neglect and abuse in high-risk mothers by helping them understand new models of parenting and adapt new parenting styles and practices. Four hundred high-risk mothers are participating in the project at four subcontracted sites, including the University of Kansas. High-risk mothers come from two demographic groups: first-time mothers ages 15-18 and mothers ages 22 to 35 who do not have a high school diploma. The overall goal is to develop more sensitive and responsive parents who are aware of the importance of in-home enrichments and the role they, as mothers, can play in helping children achieve important developmental milestones.

Project Administration

Steve Warren, principal investigator for the KU site

Judith Carta, co-investigator

Project Contact

Steve Warren, Ph.D.,
Senior Scientist and Vice Provost for Research and Graduate Studies
sfwarren@ku.edu
Office Phone 785-864-4295
Office Fax 785-864-7565
1052 Dole, 1000 Sunnyside Ave
Lawrence KS 66045

This is a project of:

Kansas Intellectual and Deveopmental Disabilities Research Center (KIDDRC)

In collaboration with:

John Borkowski
University of Notre Dame

Funded by:

National Institutes of Health (NIH)

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