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- A eficácia do programa famílias UP na promoção do apoio social dos paisPublication . Cruz, Mariana Filipa Henriques da; Nunes, CristinaThe primary aim of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of the Famílias UP program in promoting social support among parents of children aged 0 to 6 years, in contexts of psychosocial risk. It also sought to describe the psychosocial profile and mental health of the participating families. The research followed a quasi-experimental design, with assessments at two time points (pre- and post-intervention), involving a sample of 102 parents. The Duke-UNC Functional Social Support Questionnaire and the General Health Questionnaire (GHQ-28) were used. The results revealed statistically significant improvements in the dimensions of informational and emotional social support, with a small effect size. However, no relevant changes were observed in instrumental support or in the number of individuals within the support network, suggesting that such structural changes may require longer or differently designed interventions. A low level of social support was also associated with greater psychological distress, reinforcing the importance of support networks for caregivers’ emotional well-being. The findings highlight the potential of the Famílias UP program in promoting social support, emphasizing the need to integrate additional strategies for instrumental support and mixed-method evaluation approaches. This study contributes to the scientific understanding of parenting in vulnerable contexts and offers insights for the improvement of family support programs.