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Mississippi Kinship Navigator Needs Assessment & Feasibility Study
Working with the Mississippi Department of Child Protection Services (MDCPS), we studied the needs of kinship caregivers in Mississippi and evaluated the feasibility of implementing a kinship navigator program. Our research provided MDCPS with the information needed to select a Kinship Navigator program focused on meeting the needs of relative caregivers, while also addressing the federal Family First Prevention Services Act requirements. Read More
Colorado Kinship Navigator Program Evaluation
We advised the Colorado Department of Human Services and eight county child welfare agencies in the development and implementation of a pilot Kinship Navigator program under the Family First Prevention Services Act. Currently, we are conducting a randomized control trial aimed at examining the impact of the program on kinship caregiver and child outcomes. Read More
Catalyze Process Evaluation for College Possible
In collaboration with College Possible and several of its college and university partners, we examined the challenges and successes of the Catalyze program implementation process and made recommendations to strengthen the program and improve student outcomes. Read More
Evaluation of Ohio’s Enhanced Kinship Navigator Project
Working with the Public Children Services Association of Ohio and seven Ohio counties, we evaluated the impact of a Kinship Navigator program on kinship caregivers’ access to services and on child safety, permanency, and well-being outcomes. Read More
Long Beach City College Foster Youth Program Development and Evaluation
About 4,000 foster youth age out of California’s foster care system each year, and in Los Angeles County only 3% of foster youth go on to graduate from college. To address this, Long Beach City College is working to develop a comprehensive support program for former foster youth on campus. We're delighted to be assisting, providing consultation and evaluation services. Read More