Fatherhood program to improve outcomes and support families
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study partners with fathers to help improve family outcomes, especially when there are worries about substance use in the household. You may be able to join if you are a father caregiver and your family has an identified risk for substance use, and you speak English or Spanish.
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Who can take part
- You are a father who cares for your child (custodial or non-custodial)
- You speak English or Spanish
- You have at least one child under age 18
- There is concern in your family about substance use (from reports, a known diagnosis, a clinician/provider, or child welfare concerns)
- Your children are not all currently placed in foster care
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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