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Parent-Child Assistance Program (P-CAP)

Parent-Child Assistance Program (P-CAP). A FASD prevention program subcontracted by Southern California Alcohol and Drug Programs, Inc. . Parent-Child Assistance Program:. An intensive 3-year home visitation intervention for pregnant and parenting, alcohol/drug abusing mothers. P-CAP Goals:.

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Parent-Child Assistance Program (P-CAP)

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  1. Parent-Child Assistance Program (P-CAP) A FASD prevention program subcontracted by Southern California Alcohol and Drug Programs, Inc.

  2. Parent-ChildAssistance Program: An intensive 3-year home visitation intervention for pregnant and parenting, alcohol/drug abusing mothers

  3. P-CAP Goals: 1. To achieve abstinence from alcohol while pregnant and postpartum 2. To increase use of effective methods of contraception 3. To prevent future alcohol exposed pregnancies

  4. The Service Delivery System: Southern California Alcohol and Drug Programs, Inc. ▪ Major treatment provider for homeless women and their children. ▪Developed Southern California’s first women and children’s residential treatment programs. ▪ Operates 500 residential treatment beds (375 for women and children) and over 1,200 outpatient slots. ▪ 90%+ of residential clients are homeless at intake.

  5. The Theoretical Framework A woman’s sense of connectedness to others is central to her growth, development and definition of self.

  6. TheP-CAPInterventionModel Individually tailored Promotes competency of the individual Uses a relational approach to deliver services Family centered Community based Multidisciplinary

  7. Core Components This is a three year home visitation model implemented by well trained, supervised advocates. Caseloads recommendation is 16 active families per advocate.

  8. PCAP Eligibility Pregnant or up to six months postpartum Alcohol exposed pregnancy

  9. The SCADP PCAP Program Advocates: - 100% FTE advocate in Los Angeles County - Two 50% advocates in Orange County Management: 50% Clinical Supervisor 25% Program Director

  10. A Snapshot of Our Client Population

  11. A Snapshot of Our Client Population:

  12. A Snapshot of Our Client Population:

  13. A Snapshot of Our Client Population: They’re Struggling with Children’s Issues: 100% are parenting women. Each has an average of 3 children. 48% have an open DCFS case.

  14. A Snapshot of Our Client Population They’re Struggling with their Health: 31% have chronic health issues (asthma, arthritis, seizures, fainting). 60% have co-occurring mental health disorders.

  15. A Snapshot of Our Client Population They’re Struggling with Stability: 100% receive public aid as main income. Over 90% are homeless at intake. 55% are currently on probation. 69% have had more than one previous episode of addiction treatment. 21% grew up in foster care system.

  16. A Snapshot of Our Client Population They’re Struggling with Trauma: 82% have a history of childhood abuse (sexual, physical and/or emotional). 100% have experienced sexual, physical and/or emotional abuse in their lifetime. 88% have been physically abused by a sexual partner.

  17. Results to Date: 21 participants out of 27 (78%) achieved abstinence from alcohol throughout the six month period following enrollment in P-CAP. 6 participants out of 27 (22%) relapsed in the six month period following enrollment.

  18. Results to Date: 100% of the women who relapsed regained sobriety within 6 months of relapse.

  19. Results to Date: No subsequent pregnancies have been alcohol exposed and no fetus (at any developmental stage) was exposed to alcohol while the mother was enrolled in the PCAP program.

  20. Participant Feedback: “Being part of the P-CAP program has been a total blessing for my life. It’s given me a foundation and the support I need.”

  21. Participant Feedback: “ I did programs three times and it never worked out. I needed the extra support. It’s already been a year and it doesn’t seem like it. When you have someone coming to your house and supporting you, it’s wonderful. Anyone going through recovery and getting out – they need P-CAP.”

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