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Sanguiliano, Jennifer; Anderson, Kim; Welcome, Shawn; Hissom, Philip; Hannah, Brandy; Lovero, Natalie – Journal of At-Risk Issues, 2019
Although researchers have found that family involvement impacts educational outcomes for children, there remains a dearth of knowledge regarding the connection between strengthening families and children's academic success. This study examined what parents' perceptions regarding the internal and external factors that strengthen families who face…
Descriptors: Family Involvement, Family Programs, Academic Achievement, Parent Attitudes
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Hurley, Kristin Duppong; Griffith, Annette K.; Casey, Kathryn J.; Ingram, Stephanie; Simpson, Amy – Journal of At-Risk Issues, 2011
This study examined the effects of the Boys Town In-Home Family Program on improving child behavior and parenting skills. The three-month parenting intervention was delivered to parents in their homes. All children were referred to the program by school personnel. Of the 107 families that enrolled in the study, 79% completed the intervention.…
Descriptors: Check Lists, Intervention, Family Programs, Child Rearing
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Lesar, Sharon; Espinosa, Linda; Diaz, Rafael – Journal of At-Risk Issues, 1996
Describes the Family Focus for School Success Project, a model program that provides education and support to language minority families in poverty and their children through comprehensive early intervention for children at risk of academic failure because of their home environments. An evaluation of the first year's efforts with 69 families…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Disadvantaged Youth, Early Intervention, Elementary Secondary Education