Chicago Parent Program (CPP)

Preparation

Procedure

1. Weekly group meetings led by trained facilitators.
2. View and discuss video vignettes depicting common parenting challenges.
3. Role-play alternative approaches and reinforce positive strategies.
4. Assign and review home practice activities.

ideal candidates

• Parents of toddlers and preschoolers with disruptive behavior
• Families from urban, low-income, or minority backgrounds
• Parents seeking group-based parenting support

screening required

• Initial intake to assess family goals
• Screen for safety risks and appropriateness of group format

practitioner

• Facilitators trained in CPP curriculum (often social workers, psychologists, or parent educators)

facility

• Community centers, schools, outpatient clinics

Key Studies

• Gross D. et al. (2003): Initial development and testing of CPP in African American and Latino families.
• Gross D. et al. (2009): RCT showing CPP reduced child behavior problems and improved parenting confidence.
• Garvey C. et al. (2014): Long-term follow-up demonstrating sustained benefits.

Concurrent Therapies

• Child behavioral therapy
• School-based interventions
• Family therapy (if indicated)