Positive Parent Strategies (PPS) ECHO
Project Description:
The Positive Parent Strategies (PPS) ECHO project expanded access to evidence-based parent education and peer support for families of children with developmental disabilities through a virtual learning collaborative. Supported through a Maternal and Child Health Bureau supplemental award, the project addressed barriers to accessing behavioral supports by providing no-cost participation, interdisciplinary instruction, peer learning, language access, and family stipends.
Using the ECHO model, families participated in case-based discussions focused on positive behavior support strategies, resource navigation, and practical approaches for addressing everyday challenges. The project also served as an interdisciplinary training opportunity for UW LEND trainees and faculty by integrating family-centered care principles into case consultation and mentoring.
Evaluation included pre- and post-program measures of parenting confidence, family empowerment, resource familiarity, and child behavior. Participants reported increased familiarity with community resources and high levels of satisfaction with the program. The project demonstrated the feasibility of delivering family-centered behavioral supports through virtual learning communities and provides a model for future dissemination and sustainability efforts.
Keyword(s):
Developmental Disabilities, Mental/Behavioral Health – General , Children, Adolescents, and Young Adults with Special Health Care Needs, Telehealth, Family Centered Care
Core Function(s):
Performing Research or Evaluation, Continuing Education/Community Training
Area of Emphasis
Education & Early Intervention, Health-Related Activities, Quality of Life, Other - Leadership
Target Audience:
Community Trainees / Short term trainees, Professionals and Para-Professionals, Family Members/Caregivers, Children/Adolescents with Disabilities/SHCN
Unserved or Under-served Populations:
Racial or Ethnic Minorities, Limited English, Geographic Areas, Rural/Remote
Primary Target Audience Geographic Descriptor:
State
COVID-19 Related Data:
N/A
