Abstract
Background: Relatively few treatment studies address mental health issues in very young children. This study examined the effectiveness of a treatment program for toddlers whose behaviour problems were further complicated by living in poverty.Method: An evidence‐based treatment program was adapted for use in the homes of 102 toddlers for an average of 12 weekly sessions.Results: Significant improvements were found for the children’s behaviour problems and their compliance to parent requests.Discussion: The inherent challenges in working with at‐risk families and the challenges in delivering mental health services for very young children living in poverty are discussed.
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