There are pre-implementation materials to measure organizational or provider readiness for KEEP as listed below:

The KEEP team at OSLC Developments, Inc. (ODI) engages in a 3-month pre-implementation process of readiness and discovery with the KEEP Program Champion (designated by agencies) and other relevant agency staff. This includes a readiness checklist that is one component of the Implementation manual. The implementation manual includes pre and “during” implementation guidance.

There is formal support available for implementation of KEEP as listed below:

The formal support is required. It includes using the FAR (Fidelity Adherence Report) to rate the video recordings of sessions, leadership support, and KEEP Group Leads get weekly coaching for the first three groups. For more information, please contact Katieb@oslc.org.

There are fidelity measures for KEEP as listed below:

KEEP groups are audio/video recorded and uploaded to the HIPAA-compliant FIDO (FIDelity Observation) data system that also tracks session attendance, engagement, Parent Daily Report data, and FAR session fidelity scores. The sessions are coded using the FAR fidelity measure that rates adherence and competency at delivering content, group process, and session logistics. For more information, please contact rohannab@oslc.org.

There are implementation guides or manuals for KEEP as listed below:

The KEEP team at OSLC Developments, Inc. (ODI) uses a full transfer model whereby outstanding KEEP Group Leaders can be nominated by their agency to become coaches. They then provide coaching and trainings. In addition, they observe (via videotape) and code sessions for fidelity using the FAR for members of their agency (or other specified units such as geographic area). This is designed to build agency internal capacity and promote sustainment.

Research has been conducted on how to implement KEEP as listed below:

Buchanan, R., Chamberlain, P., Price, J. M., & Sprengelmeyer, P. (2013). Examining the equivalence of fidelity over two generations of KEEP implementation: A preliminary analysis. Children and Youth Services Review, 35(1), 188–193. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.childyouth.2012.10.002

Chamberlain, P. (2017). Toward creating synergy among policy, procedures, and implementation of evidence-based models in child welfare systems: Two case examples. Clinical Child and Family Psychology Review, 20, 78–86. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10567-017-0226-5

Chamberlain, P., Feldman, S. W., Wulczyn, F., Saldana, L., & Forgatch, M. (2016). Implementation and evaluation of linked parenting models in a large urban child welfare system. Child Abuse & Neglect, 53, 27–39. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chiabu.2015.09.013