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Mental Health Group for Adopted Adolescents: Supporting Adoptive Families through Adolescent Identity Exploration to Minimize Post-Adoption Instability and Disruption

Award Number: 90FA3012
ORGANIZATION: OFFICE OF PLANNING, RESEARCH AND EVALUATION
OPDIV: ACF
AWARD CLASS: DISCRETIONARY
AWARD ACTIVITY TYPE: DEMONSTRATION
PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE START DATE: 09/30/2026
PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE END DATE: 09/29/2030

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Mental Health Group for Adopted Adolescents: Supporting Adoptive Families through Adolescent Identity Exploration to Minimize Post-Adoption Instability and Disruption - This study evaluates the impact of Beneath the Mask Teen Group among adoptive families on constructs of identity, adolescent self-efficacy, adolescent behavioral challenges, parental stress, and post-adoption disruption. The intervention consists of 8 virtual therapeutic sessions for adopted adolescents, with complementary sessions designed for caregivers. The model focuses on identity, difference, missing or difficult information, reason for adoption, loyalty, and permanence. The group model is intended to enhance family cohesion. The study employs a randomized controlled trial in Texas and the Washington, DC metro area. The sample will be comprised of 240 adolescents adopted at least three years prior to enrollment, who will be randomized to either the treatment or control group (which will receive services as usual). Data will be collected at the pre-test, post-test, 6-month follow-up, and 12-month follow-up.


Issue Date FY	Funding FY	Legal Entity Name	Legal Entity Address	Legal Entity City	Legal Entity State	Legal Entity Zip Code	Legal Entity COUNTY	Legal Entity COUNTRY	Assistance Listing	Award Code	Budget Year	Action Date	Action Type	Action Amount

Issue Date FY: 2026 ( Subtotal = $1,800,000 )
2026	2026	UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN	110 INNER CAMPUS DR	AUSTIN	TX	78712	TRAVIS	USA	Adoption Opportunities	00	1	8/11/2026	NEW	$1,800,000
														Subtotal = $1,800,000

Grand Total All Awards = $1,800,000

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Mental Health Group for Adopted Adolescents: Supporting Adoptive Families through Adolescent Identity Exploration to Minimize Post-Adoption Instability and Disruption

Award Number: 90FA3012

ORGANIZATION: OFFICE OF PLANNING, RESEARCH AND EVALUATION

OPDIV: ACF

AWARD CLASS: DISCRETIONARY

AWARD ACTIVITY TYPE: DEMONSTRATION

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE START DATE: 09/30/2026

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE END DATE: 09/29/2030

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