There are pre-implementation materials to measure organizational or provider readiness for Chicago Parent Program (CPP) as listed below:

The Chicago Parent Program Group Leader Manual (3rd ed.) and the Chicago Parent Program Implementation Guide include a Readiness Checklist to assess agency readiness to offer the Chicago Parent Program. The Chicago Parent Program Implementation Guide is available from the program office or on the website for those trained in the Chicago Parent Program (http://www.chicagoparentprogram.org). Contact: CPPinfo@chicagoparentprogram.org

The Chicago Parent Program (CPP) website (http://www.chicagoparentprogram.org/agencies) has a FAQ document to assist organizations in assessing whether they have sufficient resources to implement the CPP with quality and whether the goals of the program are compatible with the needs of the agency. Organizations interested in implementing the CPP are encouraged to contact program developers to discuss organizational readiness and availability of resources for sustaining the CPP.

There is formal support available for implementation of Chicago Parent Program (CPP) as listed below:

The Chicago Parent Program group leader training includes approximately 6 hours of content on facilitation and implementation strategies. All trainees participate in a 2-hour mock CPP parent group to gain experience with using the manual and videos and facilitating parent group discussion and receive feedback and suggestions from trainers and peers. Participation in this mock group experience is required for all trainees. In addition, all Chicago Parent Program group leaders receive access to the e-pub Chicago Parent Program Implementation Guide providing step-by-step planning and logistical support (see below). Consultation with program staff is provided through teleconferencing or email. Consultation includes logistical planning guidance, coaching, problem-solving implementation challenges, and recommendations for suitable evaluation measures to assess program effectiveness depending on agency goals. Fidelity monitoring is provided and required for CPP group leaders seeking to become certified. All group leaders are encouraged to become certified though it is not required at this time.

There are fidelity measures for Chicago Parent Program (CPP) as listed below:

Fidelity of audio-recorded parent group sessions is assessed by independent raters using the Chicago Parent Program Fidelity Checklists. Chicago Parent Program group leaders submit digital recordings of their parent group sessions through the CPP’s secure website and receive written detailed feedback and numeric ratings on their group leader skill and adherence to program components. Group leaders interested in becoming certified are required to lead two full CPP groups, submit a minimum of 3 audio-recorded group sessions for fidelity ratings, and achieve protocol adherence of at least 80% and skill ratings of 2.5 (range = 1-3) on each group session. A mechanism for submitting digitally recorded sessions online and explanation of the certification process is described on the CPP website at www.chicagoparentprogram.org or they may contact program staff at CPPinfo@chicagoparentprogram.org. Group leader self-assessment of fidelity is encouraged using the Chicago Parent Program Fidelity Checklists included in the Chicago Parent Program Group Leader Manual (3rd ed.).

There are implementation guides or manuals for Chicago Parent Program (CPP) as listed below:

The Chicago Parent Program Implementation Guide: What You Need to Know for Successful Implementation is an electronic guide available through the Chicago Parent Program (CPP) website for purchase or at no cost to CPP group leaders. The guide provides step-by-step support for launching CPP, planning program logistics, implementing CPP group sessions, and planning for sustainability. The Guide also includes 1) a CPP budget planning worksheet, 2) sample job descriptions for CPP coordinators and CPP group leaders, 3) an agency agreement form, 4) CPP information sheets for parents and providers, 5) standardized parent recruitment flyers, 6) a sample parent agreement form, and 7) childcare considerations for agencies offering childcare during CPP parent group sessions. This Guide is available through the website at www.chicagoparentprogram.org or contact CPPinfo@chicagoparentprogram.org.

Research has been conducted on how to implement Chicago Parent Program (CPP) as listed below:

• Bettencourt, A. F., Gross, D., & Breitenstein, S. (2019). Evaluating implementation fidelity of a school-based parenting program for low-income families. Journal of School Nursing, 35(5), 325–336. https://doi.org/10.1177/1059840518786995
• Breitenstein, S., Gross, D., & Bettencourt, A. (2019). The Chicago Parent Program. In E. T. Gershoff, & S. J. Lee (Eds.), Effective approaches to reducing physical punishment and teaching disciplinary alternatives. American Psychological Association Publishing. https://www.apa.org/pubs/books/4317534?tab=3
• Gross, D., Belcher, H. M. E., Budhathoki, C., Ofonedu, M. E., & Uveges, M. K. (2018). Does parent training format affect treatment engagement? A randomized study of families at social risk. Journal of Child & Family Studies, 27, 1579–1593. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10826-017-0984-1
• Gross, D., Belcher, H. M. E, Ofonedu, M. E., Breitenstein, S., Frick, K. D., & Budhathoki, C. (2014). Study protocol for a comparative effectiveness trial of two parent training programs in a fee-for-service mental health clinic: Can we improve mental health services to low-income families? Trials, 15, Article number 70. https://doi.org/10.1186/1745-6215-15-70
• Gross, D., & Bettencourt, A. F. (2019). Financial incentives for promoting participation in a school-based parenting program in low-income communities. Prevention Science, 20, 585–597. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11121-019-0977-y
• Gross, D., Breitenstein, S., Eisbach, S., Hoppe, E., & Harrison, J. (2014). Promoting mental health in early childhood programs: Serving low-income ethnic minority families. In M. Weist, N. Lever, C. Bradshaw, & J. Owens (Eds.), Handbook of school mental health (2nd ed., pp. 109–130). Springer.
• Gross, D., Johnson, T., Ridge, A., Garvey, C., Julion, W., Brusius, A., Breitenstein, S., & Fogg, L. (2011). Cost-effectiveness of childcare discounts on parent participation in preventive parent training in low-income communities. Journal of Primary Prevention, 32, 283-298. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10935-011-0255-7
• Gross, D., Garvey, C., Julion, W., & Fogg, L. (2007). Preventive parent training with low-income ethnic minority parents of preschoolers. In J. M. Briesmeister & C. E. Schaefer (Eds.), Handbook of parent training: Helping parents prevent and solve problem behaviors (3rd ed., pp. 5–24). John Wiley & Sons.
• Garvey, C., Julion, W., Fogg, L., Kratovil, A., & Gross, D. (2006). Measuring participation in a prevention trial with parents of young children. Research in Nursing & Health, 29(3), 212–222. https://doi.org/10.1002/nur.20127
• Cincinnati Children’s Hospital report on impact of their Chicago Parent Program initiative (called Parents on Point) on child and parent wellbeing and implementation in community agencies serving low-income families. Available through program contact at bottom of page.