Introduction:
“This report presents findings from the impact evaluation of a parenting and family skills intervention called the Happy Families Program which was implemented by the IRC from 2011 to 2013. The Happy Families Program is a parenting and family skills intervention implemented with displaced Burmese families living on the Thai–Burmese border. It is the first of its kind to be implemented with the Burmese displaced population in Thailand and rigorously evaluated through a randomized controlled trial. The goal of the study is to generate evidence around what works to protect vulnerable children from the negative effects of forced migration and support them to achieve positive social and emotional outcomes in the face of adversity. The IRC is investing globally in programing and research on parenting and family skills interventions in low-resource and conflict-affected settings.”
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) and research partners from the Harvard School of Public Health and Duke University found that the intervention had a significant impact on parenting practices, family functioning, and child behavior. Results showed some effects on harsh punishment and child psychosocial wellbeing, as reported by caregivers or children.
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