| Project Title: | Family of Friends |
| Grant/Contract Number: | 90CA1612 |
| Type of Project: | CAN |
| Funding Agency: | Children's Bureau |
| Agency Contact Person: | Tanya
Howell (202) 205-8714 |
| Principal Investigator: | Amy Winnick |
| Mailing Address: | Boys'
Harbor 1 East 104th Street New York, NY 10029 |
| Total Project Duration: | 10/1/99 to 9/30/00 |
| FY 98 Total Costs: | $100,000 |
| Total Project Budget: | $300,000 |
| Child Maltreatment Focus: | Primary |
| Type of Abuse: | Neglect; Differentiated |
| Sample Size: | Not specified |
| Age of Subjects: | 3-12 years old |
| Child
Abuse and Neglect Focus of This Project: |
Treatment and Preventive Interventions |
| Summary |
| Family of Friends is a prevention program to reduce child abuse and neglect. The project targets parents of preschool and elementary school children with the objective of developing a cohort of certified and trained Peer Parents who can train other parents, providing training for teachers, and developing a cooperative relationship between parents, education, and mental health personnel. |
