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We evaluated the initial efficacy of a socio-cognitive intervention for parents of children of Puerto Rican ancestry with high risk behaviors. Participants were 18 mothers of children aged 5 to 12 years. We administered the Family Experiences Inventory and the Parent Practices Inventory before and aftertreatment. We found an increase in the adequate parent practices and a reduction in the inadequate parent practices at post-treatment (p.01). Moreover, the mothers reported further reductions in global family stress (p.01), in the stress related to the school environment (p.01), in their negative feelings toward her children (p.05), and in the stress associated to couple relationship. The results support the initial efficacy of the intervention. We discussed our findings implications and limitations.