Positive Parenting: Empowering Young Mothers Experiencing Homelessness With a History of Inter-personal Violence to Improve Parenting Strategies

Positive Parenting: Empowering Young Mothers Experiencing Homelessness With a History of Inter-personal Violence to Improve Parenting Strategies

The purpose of this study is to strengthen the skills and self-efficacy of women by addressing the social and emotional trauma that they have experienced from inter-personal violence (IPRV) and homelessness and to promote positive parenting strategies through Play and Learning Strategies (ePALS), an evidence based intervention.

Inclusion Criteria:

• women's report of physical, sexual or psychological abuse from a partner/ family member/ acquaintance/ stranger within the last 24 months
• have at least one child under the age of 5 years old

Exclusion Criteria:

• non-English speaking
• physical presence of a male partner at the time of enrollment