Evidence of Effectiveness
DOCS Parenting has been evaluated in multiple observational studies and one wait-list controlled trial. Additionally, the DOCS Advisory Council, comprised of current DOCS staff, graduate students, community early intervention professionals, and former program participants, meets regularly to evaluate the program’s content, delivery, and accessibility for the diverse needs of our stakeholders. Key findings have included decreases in child disruptive behaviors, decreases in caregiver stress, increases in parent knowledge, and high treatment satisfaction. DOCS Parenting has received outstanding community resource awards from the Bay Area Early Steps Program, the Early Childhood Council, and the Hispanic Heritage Committee.