This document was printed from the website of the California Evidence-Based Clearinghouse for Child Welfare (CEBC), which you can access at http://www.cachildwelfareclearinghouse.org/
This document was printed from the website of the California Evidence-Based Clearinghouse for Child Welfare (CEBC), which you can access at http://www.cachildwelfareclearinghouse.org/
Type of Maltreatment: Physical neglect
Target Population: Biological families whose children are in foster care
Brief Description:
Intensive Reunification Program (IRP) has been rated by the CEBC in the area of Reunification. IRP consists of intensive reunification group work with biological parents and their children. This program was developed from the evidence on correlates of reunification. It is intensive, home-based, and incorporates an innovative twice-weekly support group for birth parents.
Contact name: Marianne Berry
Affiliation/Agency: University of Kansas
Email: andysmom@ku.edu
Phone: 785-864-2378
Fax: 785-864-5277
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