Evaluation of a multi-site program designed to strengthen relational bonds for siblings separated by foster care |
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| Institution: | 1. University of Kansas School of Social Welfare, Twente Hall, 1545 Lilac Lane, Lawrence, KS 66044, USA;2. KVC Behavioral HealthCare, Inc., 7940 Marshall Drive, Lenexa, KS 66215, USA;3. Saint Francis Community Services, Inc., 4155 E. Harry Street, Wichita, KS 67215, USA;1. Department of Psychological Science, University of California, Irvine, USA;2. Department of Pediatrics, Division of Developmental Medicine, Boston Children''s Hospital, Boston, MA, USA;3. Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA;4. Gould School of Law, University of Southern California, USA;1. Department of Psychology, University of Illinois at Chicago, USA;2. Department of Human Services, California State University, Fullerton, USA;1. ASUP 106, Fayetteville, AR 72701, School of Social Work, University of Arkansas, United States;2. Enderis Hall 1165, Milwaukee, WI 53211, Helen Bader School of Social Welfare, University of Wisconsin at Milwaukee, United States;3. 1010 W. Nevada Street Suite 2080, Urbana, IL 61801, Children and Family Research Center, School of Social Work, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, United States |
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| Abstract: | Sibling relationships in foster care settings have received increased attention in recent years. Despite growing evidence regarding the protective potential of sibling relationships for youth in care, some sibling groups continue to experience foster care related separation, and few programs exist to address the needs of these youth.This study describes and evaluates Camp To Belong, a multi-site program designed to provide short-term reunification to separated sibling groups through a week-long summer camp experience. Using a pre-test post-test survey design, this paper examines changes in youth ratings of sibling conflict and sibling support across camps located in six geographically distinct regions of the United States. The effects of youth age, number of prior camp exposures, and camp location were tested using multilevel modeling procedures.Findings suggest that participation in Camp To Belong may reduce sibling conflict, and improvements in sibling support are noted for youth who have had prior exposure to the camp’s programming. Camp-level variance in the sibling support outcome highlight the complex nature of relationships for siblings separated by foster care, and suggest the need for additional research. Lessons learned from this multi-site evaluation and future directions are discussed. |
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| Keywords: | Siblings Foster care Program evaluation |
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