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-3- <br /> b. Benefits and Results. It is expected that the results of this research <br /> would generate new insights for rational program development with a view toward <br /> the prevention of child abuse. For example, results indicating that parenting <br /> skills improve with the use of the parent education model of volunteer role <br /> modeling in he home suggest that such a model could be incorporated into the <br /> existing array of preventive services. <br /> Additionally, evidence of this model's cost-effectiveness would probably <br /> increase the likelihood of its addition to the treatment and prevention service <br /> plans of our Protective Service Unit. Like many local governmental units, <br /> Orange County is experiencing a scarcity of financial resources for new health. <br /> and welfare Programs. While aounty officials are concerned with families in <br /> • <br /> distress, they•are seeking ways of effectively meeting these families' needs <br /> with limited resources. Additionally, they are attempting to target these <br /> limited resources to those who are in greatest need and who will benefit the <br /> • <br /> most. <br /> • It is expected that this proposed research and demonstration project will <br /> benefit Orange County's efforts to prevent and treat child maltreatment. If <br /> this research demonstrates that a selected model or models of parent education <br /> areboth successful in improving parenting skills as well as cost-effective, <br /> then this information can be used to encourage officials and the public to " <br /> financially support the development of these programs for the families in <br /> greatest nee . Furthermore, the impact of the parent education program can be <br /> magnified by offering it to families at risk of abuse and neglect before an <br /> incident tak.s place. <br /> • . <br /> • <br />