Title IV-E Clearinghouse finds Guiding Good Choices to be well supported

SDRG is pleased to share the news that the program Guiding Good Choices® (GGC) has been found to be well supported in the body of research literature and has been added to the Title IV-E Prevention Services Clearinghouse database.

Formerly known as Preparing for the Drug Free Years (PDFY), GGC is designed to prevent teen substance use and risky behaviors by training parents to develop positive parenting and family management skills. GGC includes five sessions that cover (1) how to promote health and wellbeing during the teen years, (2) setting clear guidelines, (3) managing conflict, (4) helping children avoid trouble, and (5) strengthening family bonds. When delivered in a virtual setting, the program includes an additional introductory session focused on fostering community online. Between sessions, parents lead family meetings designed to promote bonding and to involve children in activities and discussions of important family issues. Parents receive a family guide to complete in preparation for each upcoming session. Family guides provide an overview of the content, links to key resources, and exercises to be discussed during the next session.

The Title IV-E Prevention Services Clearinghouse was established by the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to conduct an objective and transparent review of research on programs and services intended to provide enhanced support to children and families and prevent foster care placements.

GGC is rated as a well-supported practice because at least two studies with non-overlapping samples carried out in usual care or practice settings achieved a rating of moderate or high on design and execution and demonstrated favorable effects in a target outcome domain. At least one of the studies demonstrated a sustained favorable effect of at least 12 months beyond the end of treatment on at least one target outcome.

For more information, please see: https://preventionservices.acf.hhs.gov/programs/419/show