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Selected Publications


The effects of a universal short-term home visiting program: Two-year impact on parenting behavior and parent mental health.

Journal Article Child Abuse Negl · June 2023 BACKGROUND: At the time of childbirth, families face heightened levels of unmet need. These needs, if left unmet, can lead parents to engage in less positive parenting practices, which in turn, increase the risk of child maltreatment. Family Connects (FC) ... Full text Open Access Link to item Cite

Developing a Statewide Help Me Grow System: Perspectives from Families, Service Providers and Administrators in the State of Washington

Internet Publication · February 2021 The first five years of a child’s life can set the foundation for their later success. Connecting families with the services and resources they need to support their young children’s development is essential for ensuring that children thrive to their fulle ... Link to item Cite

Health Care Access for Infants and Toddlers in Rural Areas

Internet Publication · July 2020 Approximately 1 million infants and toddlers live in rurali areas in the United States. While some rural communities offer certain protective factors that support positive health and development, many children in rural areas are more likely to face a uniqu ... Link to item Cite

Launching the Birth through Eight Strategy for Tulsa Highlights and Lessons Learned from the First Two Years

Internet Publication · November 2019 The Birth through Eight Strategy for Tulsa (BEST) is a comprehensive, multi-component initiative that focuses on early childhood development and family engagement to help break the cycle of intergenerational poverty. Based on decades of research, BEST cent ... Link to item Cite

Launching the Birth through Eight Strategy for Tulsa Highlights and Lessons Learned from the First Year

Internet Publication · October 2018 The Birth through Eight Strategy for Tulsa (BEST) is a comprehensive, multicomponent initiative that focuses on child development and family engagement in the early years to help break the cycle of intergenerational poverty. Spearheaded by the George Kaise ... Link to item Cite