Preliminary Acceptability and Efficacy of Peer-Led Parenting Groups in Early Learning Settings By Caregivers of Young, Black Children

Poster Session V

Keyword: Family Relationships

Abstract: A trauma-informed, peer-led group-based parenting intervention was offered through an early learning center for Black caregivers of children ages birth through five. Nineteen caregivers (85% female; age range = 21-37) participated across three parenting groups. Engagement levels and pre-post findings provided preliminary evidence of acceptability and efficacy of the intervention.

• Christina Florendo (Presenting Author)
• Anna Pena-Gomez (Author)
• Ebony Jeje (Author)
• Tarika Smith (Author)
• Angel Elliot (Author)
• Katherine Hayes (Author)
• Brooke Smith (Author)
• Shirley Omari-Kwarteng (Author)
• Nandi Dube (Author)
• Erica Coates (Author)