Remote Family Care Plan Research Study
Researchers at the University of Kansas Medical Center are conducting a study on Family Care Plans for mothers in Connecticut who have a history of substance use and recently gave birth.
Fast Facts
Pregnant or Gave Birth in Connecticut in the Past 12 Months
Have a Family Care Plan Due to a History of Substance Use
Compensation
Provided Up To $100
Conducted
Remotely
Study Background
How Family Care Plans Support Moms After Birth
When their baby is delivered, many mothers in Connecticut who have a history of substance use are given a Family Care Plan, which is a plan made with a care team to support the baby’s safety. These plans are designed to connect families with health care, social services, and other supports during the critical months after birth. However, there is still a lot we don’t know about how well these plans work in real life or whether they truly match what families say they need.
In this study, researchers at the University of Kansas Medical Center want to hear directly from mothers who have a Family Care Plan. By learning about your experiences, what has helped, what has been challenging, and what may be missing, the team hopes to improve how Family Care Plans are designed and used in the future. Your perspective can help shape better policies and services for other moms and babies across the state.
Email Dr. Sieger (msieger@kumc.edu) with questions.
Study Background
How Family Care Plans Support Moms After Birth
When their baby is delivered, many mothers in Connecticut who have a history of substance use are given a Family Care Plan, which is a plan made with a care team to support the baby’s safety. These plans are designed to connect families with health care, social services, and other supports during the critical months after birth. However, there is still a lot we don’t know about how well these plans work in real life or whether they truly match what families say they need.
In this study, researchers at the University of Kansas Medical Center want to hear directly from mothers who have a Family Care Plan. By learning about your experiences, what has helped, what has been challenging, and what may be missing, the team hopes to improve how Family Care Plans are designed and used in the future. Your perspective can help shape better policies and services for other moms and babies across the state.
Email Dr. Sieger (msieger@kumc.edu) with questions.
Additional Information
The research team wants to understand how Connecticut’s Family Care Plan policy is working for mothers with a history of substance use and their infants. Hearing directly from moms helps identify what is helpful, what is challenging, and what support families still need.
You may be eligible for this study if you meet the following criteria.
Inclusion Criteria:
- Age 18 or older
- Currently living in Connecticut
- Gave birth in Connecticut within the past 12 months
- Have a Family Care Plan (a plan made with a care team to support the baby’s safety) due to history of substance use
- a physical copy or screenshots are acceptable
- Able to complete a 30–60 minute online or Zoom survey/interview
- Complete a short eligibility screening to confirm you are 18 or older, live in Connecticut, recently gave birth in Connecticut, and have a Family Care Plan.
- Schedule your session at a time that works for you.
- Take part in a confidential 30–60 minute survey or interview, completed online or over Zoom with a trained research team member.
- Share your experiences, including your health, the services you’ve used since delivery, and how your Family Care Plan has supported you.
- Receive your thank‑you gift card after completing the session.
Yes. Participants receive a $100 gift card as a thank‑you for completing the survey or interview. The study is conducted remotely, so no travel or transportation is required.
There is no cost for you to participate in our research study.