Vanderbilt Kennedy Center

Studies related to Foster parents and children

Current as of 5/25/2013

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Overview

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Feeling Better Together: Healthy Kids, Healthy Families

    Looking for:

    Parents or primary caregivers of 5- 18 year olds who are in treatment for emotional or behavioral problems

    English is the parent/caregiver's primary language.

    Compensation:

    $25 for first interview visit, up to $145 for completing the whole study, $30 to $50 for child participants who complete the study

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Strong African-American Families (SAAF) Research Program

    Looking for:

    14 -15 year old African-American teens with risky behavior and at least one of their parent /guardians

    Compensation:

    Up to $920 for completing all study tasks

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Survey on Development in Children and Adolescents with Down Syndrome

    Looking for:

    Parents of children with Down syndrome between 5 and 30 years old

    Compensation:

    We are grateful to all who agree to participate.

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Treatment Study for Adolescents and Young Adults with Depression

    Looking for:

    Eligible volunteers must be between 12 and 21 years and meet the following criteria:

    • Interested in participating in a research study
    • Has lost interest in activities that he/she used to enjoy previously or
    • Has been sad, angry or irritable recently
    • Compensation:

      Compensation is provided for both travel and on-site evaluations and can range from between $25-$950 depending upon level of participation

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