Mental Health Services for Young Neglected Children

Project Title:	Mental Health Services for Young Neglected Children
Grant/Contract Number:	K20 MH01279
Type of Project:	Research Training
Funding Agency:	National Institute of Mental Health
Agency Contact Person:	Kimberly Hoagwood (301) 443-3364
Principal Investigator:	Robert B. Clyman, M.D.
Mailing Address:	Kemp Prevention Center 1825 Marion Street Denver, CO 80218
Total Project Duration:	01/95 to 12/99
FY 98 Total Costs:	$148,041
Total Project Budget:	$793,930
Child Maltreatment Focus:	Primary
Type of Abuse:	Neglect
Sample Size:	Not specified
Age of Subjects:	Not specified
Child Abuse and Neglect Focus of This Project:	Not specified
Summary

The purpose of this Scientist Development Award for Clinicians is to provide Dr. Clyman with the methodology and conceptual foundations for a research career focused on mental health services for young children and their families, with particular attention to children who are victims of neglect. A series of research studies are underway on neglected children to examine how mental health and protective services can reduce out-of-home placement and recurrence of maltreatment, improve parenting, enhance children's socioemotional competence, and facilitate successful school performance.