Helen Milojevich

Helen Milojevich is a research scientist at the Center for Child and Family Policy. Dr. Milojevich is a developmental psychologist with a focus on program evaluation, quality improvement, and innovation of evidence-based interventions. She conducts research on the prevention of child maltreatment, as well as the impact of early adversity on children’s well-being and health.

Current Appointments & Affiliations

Research Scientist Social Science Research Institute, University Institutes and Centers

Recent Publications

Adverse Childhood Experiences and Cannabis Use Among US Adults: Do Poor Health and Disability Influence Types of Cannabis Use?

Journal Article Substance use & misuse · February 2025 Background: Research suggests that individuals who experience four or more adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) have increased rates of cannabis use. However, most prior research does not separate recreational and medical usage. Medical cannabis is ... Full text Cite

Developmental Monitoring and Promotion in Home Visiting: a Qualitative Study of Parents and Providers.

Journal Article Prevention science : the official journal of the Society for Prevention Research · February 2025 Developmental monitoring and promotion efforts are keys to identifying potential developmental concerns and connecting young children to intervention services. Evidence-based home visiting programs are one avenue for developmental monitoring and promotion, ... Full text Cite

Father Engagement in Home Visiting: Findings From a Continuous Quality Improvement Learning Collaborative.

Journal Article Journal of public health management and practice : JPHMP · November 2024 The present study describes the efforts of a home visiting (HV) continuous quality improvement learning collaborative aimed at increasing father engagement in HV and parenting. Local implementing agencies (n = 11) delivering 3 evidence-based HV models pa ... Full text Cite

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Helen Milojevich

Overview

Current Appointments & Affiliations

Recent Publications

Adverse Childhood Experiences and Cannabis Use Among US Adults: Do Poor Health and Disability Influence Types of Cannabis Use?

Developmental Monitoring and Promotion in Home Visiting: a Qualitative Study of Parents and Providers.

Father Engagement in Home Visiting: Findings From a Continuous Quality Improvement Learning Collaborative.

Recent Grants

Community Prevention of Child Maltreatment

Routes to Ready (RR) Initiative

Substance Use Treatment & Access to Resources (STAR) Study