There are no pre-implementation materials to measure organizational or provider readiness for Connect: A Trauma-Informed and Attachment-Based Program for Parents and Caregivers.

There is formal support available for implementation of Connect: A Trauma-Informed and Attachment-Based Program for Parents and Caregivers as listed below:

Before implementation, the organizational and practitioner readiness is discussed with the program developer. During implementation, support is provided by Connect trainers and through contact with the Connect Training Team to discuss engagement and implementation challenges. Connect supervisors provide support to trainees on how to engage families and to support program completion. For more information, contact the Adolescent Health Lab (email: ConnectProject@sfu.ca) or Dr. Marlene M. Moretti (email: moretti@sfu.ca).

There are fidelity measures for Connect: A Trauma-Informed and Attachment-Based Program for Parents and Caregivers as listed below:

Sessions are videotaped and reviewed during the certification period to monitor treatment adherence and fidelity. Trainees and their supervisors review the tapes and complete a Session Reflection Form that focuses on key session components.

Program delivery is also monitored through the standardized client feedback form and the semi-structured group interview that is completed by a third party in the final session of the program. Client feedback can be compared across Connect groups to assess the relative fit and utility of the intervention for caregivers.

There are no implementation guides or manuals for Connect: A Trauma-Informed and Attachment-Based Program for Parents and Caregivers.

Research has not been conducted on how to implement Connect: A Trauma-Informed and Attachment-Based Program for Parents and Caregivers.