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The INFANT PARENTING PROGRAM, or IPP, is a consortium of programs that work together to meet the many needs of families of infants with prenatal substance exposure. It consists of two separate programs which collaborate in order to provide a full range of services to all clients. IPP services are provided by an interdisciplinary staff from psychology, social work, and chemical dependency. IPP is directed by Sharon Mullins, PhD.
The IPP is designed for families of children from birth to age 6 who are in need of comprehensive, single-site services in order to facilitate positive outcomes for their child. While voluntary clients are welcome to participate in the IPP, most participants enter the program in order to fulfill the requirements of a Child Welfare Services treatment plan. |
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Goals of IPP |
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- Help high-risk infants and children develop to their full potential.Help high-risk infants and children to reunite with their natural parents or to findthe best placement possible.
- Keep children out of the hospital as much as possible.Provide a full range of services in a culturally competent, accessible manner, including substance abuse treatment, parent training, in-home services, domestic violence counseling, family planning, psychiatric consultation, and developmental evaluations of the infant.
- Coordinate with other services and agencies in the community.
- Work closely with the Juvenile Court in order to facilitate accurate risk assessment and informed placement decisions. Also, to work with clients in a time-limited manner in order to facilitate quick resolution and early stability.
- Evaluate the use of the Transtheoretical Model (Prochaska, DiClemente, & Norcross, 1992) for the assessment of risk, response to treatment, and prescriptive interventions.
- Evaluate the Seeking Safety protocol for women with co-occuring trauma symptoms & substance abuse in this population.
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Programs of the IPP Consortium |
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THE OKLAHOMA INFANTS ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (OIAP)
The OIAP is a comprehensive treatment program for children from birth to age 6 who were prenatally exposed to alcohol or other drugs. It is funded by a grant from the Children’s Bureau, a division of the Administration for Children and Families of the Department of Health and Human Services. OIAP is directed by Sharon Mullins, PhD.
THE OKLAHOMA PARENTING PROJECT (OPP)
The OPP is a program for the parents of infants who were prenatally exposed to cocaine. It was designed by a committee including the Center on Child Abuse and Neglect, the Department of Human Services of Oklahoma, and the Oklahoma County Juvenile Court. It is funded by a grant from the Department of Human Services of Oklahoma. OPP is directed by Sharon Mullins, PhD.
All infants and siblings under the age of 7 years are referred to the:
THE “A BETTER CHANCE” PROGRAM (ABC)
The ABC provides multidisciplinary developmental evaluations of children from birth to age 6 who were prenatally exposed to alcohol or drugs. ABC also provides developmentally appropriate guidance to parents, relative caregivers, and foster parents, as well as referrals to community agencies. It is funded by a grant from the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services. ABC is directed by Robin H. Gurwitch, PhD. |
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Contact Information |
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Center on Child Abuse and Neglect
University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center
940 N.E. 13th Street, OUCPB 3B3406 Oklahoma City, OK 73104
Phone: (405) 271-8858 | Fax: (405) 271-2931 | Email: Department Contact |
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