The development and implementation of interventions to prevent child maltreatment (CM) is particularly challenging in view of the numerous stressors experienced by families within the child welfare system (CWS). Difficulties engaging families, particularly those who are most vulnerable, can lead to lower program dose and poorer outcomes. This qualitative study, conducted as part of a larger process evaluation, explored participant perspectives of a newly developed, multi-component, community-based intervention designed to reduce the risk of CM in families with young children. The study involved one-to-one interviews with a sub-sample of mothers (n = 12) recruited through statutory and community-based social work services. Several brief program satisfaction questionnaires were also completed by parents. Mothers reported a stronger parent–child bond and greater use of positive parenting strategies (e.g. improved communication and discipline strategies) following the intervention. Facilitator and group support emerged as strong themes throughout the interviews and were important factors in facilitating engagement and reducing drop-out. High levels of program satisfaction were also reported. The study findings demonstrate how a multi-component program, which combines an evidence-based treatment (EBT) with community-based supports, may offer a promising approach for social work practitioners in reducing CM and in better meeting the more complex needs of families within the CWS. However, a more thorough understanding of the factors which promote program engagement and retention, is crucial to maximizing the benefits of interventions designed to support more vulnerable families.

鉴于儿童福利系统（CWS）中家庭遭受的压力很大，因此制定和实施预防儿童虐待（CM）的干预措施尤其具有挑战性。家庭，特别是最脆弱家庭的参与困难，可能导致方案剂量降低和结果较差。这项定性研究是更大的过程评估的一部分，探讨了参与者对新开发的，多成分，基于社区的干预措施的观点，这些干预措施旨在降低有幼儿的家庭中CM的风险。该研究涉及一对一的访谈，这些访谈是通过法定和基于社区的社会工作服务招募的母亲子样本（n = 12）。父母还填写了几份简短的计划满意度调查表。母亲们报告说，干预后父母与孩子之间的联系更加牢固，积极的父母教养策略（例如，更好的沟通和纪律策略）的使用也有所增加。在整个访谈中，促进者和小组的支持成为重要主题，并且是促进参与和减少辍学的重要因素。还报告了很高的方案满意度。研究结果表明，将基于证据的治疗（EBT）与基于社区的支持相结合的多成分计划如何为社会工作从业者提供一种有希望的方法，以减少CM并更好地满足家庭中更复杂的家庭需求CWS。但是，对于促进计划参与和保留的因素有更透彻的了解，