Penfield Early Pathways

EARLY PATHWAYS

CHILD AND CAREGIVER THERAPY PROGRAM FOR DIVERSE CHILDREN

Early childhood is a critical period of development that sets the stage for a child’s future. Many toddlers and preschoolers need specialized interventions to set them on a positive early pathway. Early Pathways is a therapy program that works with both the caregiver and the child on behavioral and emotional concerns. This model was developed through research to work with a wide range of families from diverse cultural backgrounds and family structures. Families working with Early Pathways for their child will learn skills to reduce concerns and strengthen the child’s positive functioning. Mental health professionals can be trained and certified to implement Early Pathways in clinics or in-home settings with children ages 0-6 years.

OUR MISSION

Early Pathways, LLC will train community professionals in providing mental health care to young children and families, thus increasing access to evidence-based, home-based, trauma-focused treatment to very young children, ages 0-6.

A three-fold mission of the Early Pathways program is to train graduate students and community professionals to provide mental health care to young children and their families, provide mental health services for children six years of age and younger, and conduct applied research disseminate findings.

REVIEWS

We were very pleased to learn that EP received the highest possible rating as “HIGHLY RELEVANT” for use by staff working in Child Welfare Agencies.

CALIFORNIA EVIDENCE-BASED CLEARINGHOUSE FOR CHILD WELFARE (CEBC)

Outcome #1: Disruptive Behavior Disorders and Externalizing/Antisocial Behaviors

This program is effective for reducing disruptive behavior disorders and externalizing/antisocial behaviors. The review of the program yielded strong evidence of a favorable effect (effect size = .95)

SAMHSA’S NATIONAL REGISTRY OF EVIDENCE-BASED PROGRAMS AND PRACTICES

Outcome #2: Family-Child Relationship.

This program is effective for improving the family-child relationship. The review of the program yielded strong evidence of a favorable effect (effect size = .97).

SAMHSA’S NATIONAL REGISTRY OF EVIDENCE-BASED PROGRAMS AND PRACTICES

Outcome #3: General Functioning and Well-Being

This program is effective for improving general functioning and well-being. The review of the program yielded strong evidence of a favorable effect (effect size = 2.47).

SAMHSA’S NATIONAL REGISTRY OF EVIDENCE-BASED PROGRAMS AND PRACTICES

Outcome #4: Social Functioning/Competence

This program is effective for improving social functioning/competence. The review of the program yielded strong evidence of a favorable effect (effect size = .55).

SAMHSA’S NATIONAL REGISTRY OF EVIDENCE-BASED PROGRAMS AND PRACTICES

Outcome #5: Unspecified and Other Mental Health Disorders

This program is effective for reducing unspecified and other mental health disorders. The review of the program yielded strong evidence of a favorable effect (effect size = .99).

SAMHSA’S NATIONAL REGISTRY OF EVIDENCE-BASED PROGRAMS AND PRACTICES

Outcome #6: Parenting Behaviors

This program is promising for improving parenting behaviors. The review of the program yielded sufficient evidence of a favorable effect (effect size = .40).

SAMHSA’S NATIONAL REGISTRY OF EVIDENCE-BASED PROGRAMS AND PRACTICES