Integrating effective evidence-based approaches for working with young children and their families: focusing on co-occuring behavioral and mental health disorders in at-risk families

This is a current project.

Description

The purpose of this project is to provide professional development and consultation to Project EAGLE staff that work directly with families and parents of young children where these family members experience multiple needs, including co-occurring disorders. This project will develop, conduct and rigorously evaluate a comprehensive parent education program with families who experience co-occurring disorders in developing critically important life management skills and early parenting skills to improve family wellness.

Project Administration

Amy McCart, principal investigator

Project Contact

Amy B. McCart, Ph.D.
Research Assistant Professor
University of Kansas
1200 Sunnyside Ave., 3130 Haworth
Lawrence, KS 66045-7601
amccart@kc.rr.com
(785) 864-4950 (phone)
(913) 491-6398 (fax)

This is a project of:

Beach Center on Disability

In collaboration with :

Project EAGLE

Funded by:

Health Care Foundation of Greater Kansas City


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