The following studies were not included in rating Kinship Care Connection (KCC) on the Scientific Rating Scale...

Strozier, A. L., McGrew, L., Krisman, K., & Smith, A. (2005). Kinship care connection: A school-based intervention for kinship caregivers and the children in their care. Children and Youth Services Review, 27(9), 1011–1029. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.childyouth.2004.12.026

The purpose of the study was to test the efficacy of Kinship Care Connection (KCC), to increase children's self-esteem and to mediate kin caregiver burden. Participants received the KCC intervention. Measures utilized include the Hare Self-esteem Scale (HSS) and the Caregiver Self-Efficacy Scale (CSE). Results indicate that there was increased self-esteem in children and mediated kin caregiver burden for families participating in KCC. Limitations include a lack of randomization, lack of a control group, and lack of follow-up. Note: This article was not used in the rating process due to the lack of a control group.