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. 2010 Jan 1;19(1):1-17.
doi: 10.1080/15313200903531982.

Strengthening Family Practices for Latino Families

Karen G Chartier  1 , Lirio K Negroni, Michie N Hesselbrock
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Strengthening Family Practices for Latino Families

Karen G Chartier et al. J Ethn Cult Divers Soc Work. .

Abstract

The study examined the effectiveness of a culturally-adapted Strengthening Families Program (SFP) for Latinos to reduce risks for alcohol and drug use in children. Latino families, predominantly Puerto Rican, with a 9-12 year old child and a parent(s) with a substance abuse problem participated in the study. Pre- and post-tests were conducted with each family. Parental stress, parent-child dysfunctional relations, and child behavior problems were reduced in the families receiving the intervention; family hardiness and family attachment were improved. Findings contribute to the validation of the SFP with Latinos, and can be used to inform social work practice with Puerto Rican families.

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