ReSHAPING

OUR Work

Promoting Postsecondary Educational Success Among Young Parents In and Aging Out of Foster Care

Promoting Postsecondary Educational Success Among Young Parents In and Aging Out of Foster Care

July 9, 2022
A content analysis of case records: Two-generations of child protective services involvement

A content analysis of case records: Two-generations of child protective services involvement

June 3, 2022
Parenting under pressure: Experiences of parenting while aging out of foster care.

Parenting under pressure: Experiences of parenting while aging out of foster care.

June 3, 2022
Storms and blossoms: Foster care system alumni parenting during the COVID-19 pandemic

Storms and blossoms: Foster care system alumni parenting during the COVID-19 pandemic

February 11, 2022
Developing a Learning Agenda to Address the Needs of Young Parents in Care

Developing a Learning Agenda to Address the Needs of Young Parents in Care

January 12, 2022
Early Pregnancy and Parenthood among Child Welfare-Involved Youth

Early Pregnancy and Parenthood among Child Welfare-Involved Youth

January 6, 2022
Fatherhood in Foster Care: Research and Guidance on Working with Young Fathers

Fatherhood in Foster Care: Research and Guidance on Working with Young Fathers

July 30, 2021
COVID-19 Vaccine Attitudes among Parenting Foster Care Alumni: A Call to Action

COVID-19 Vaccine Attitudes among Parenting Foster Care Alumni: A Call to Action

July 9, 2021
Child Welfare Workers’ Knowledge, Attitudes, and Communication About Sexual Health With Youth Involved in Child Welfare

Child Welfare Workers’ Knowledge, Attitudes, and Communication About Sexual Health With Youth Involved in Child Welfare

July 1, 2021
Bridging the Divide between Child Welfare and Home Visiting Systems to Address the Needs of Pregnant and Parenting Youth in Care

Bridging the Divide between Child Welfare and Home Visiting Systems to Address the Needs of Pregnant and Parenting Youth in Care

June 22, 2021
Sexual and Gender Minority Youth in Foster Care: An Evidence-Based Theoretical Conceptual Model of Disproportionality and Psychological Comorbidities 

Sexual and Gender Minority Youth in Foster Care: An Evidence-Based Theoretical Conceptual Model of Disproportionality and Psychological Comorbidities 

June 21, 2021
Factors associated with first and repeat births among females emancipating from foster care

Factors associated with first and repeat births among females emancipating from foster care

April 27, 2021
Holistic, trauma-informed adolescent pregnancy prevention and sexual health promotion for female youth experiencing homelessness: Initial outcomes of Wahine Talk

Holistic, trauma-informed adolescent pregnancy prevention and sexual health promotion for female youth experiencing homelessness: Initial outcomes of Wahine Talk

February 26, 2021
“The internet is not private”: The role of social media in sexual health among youth in foster care

“The internet is not private”: The role of social media in sexual health among youth in foster care

February 26, 2021
“Having a Baby Can Wait”: Experiences of a Sexual and Reproductive Health Promotion Program in the Context of Homelessness among Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Other Pacific Islander Youth

“Having a Baby Can Wait”: Experiences of a Sexual and Reproductive Health Promotion Program in the Context of Homelessness among Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Other Pacific Islander Youth

February 26, 2021
Addressing Sexual Health Among Youth in Foster Care Group Homes: A Community-Engaged Grounded Theory Study

Addressing Sexual Health Among Youth in Foster Care Group Homes: A Community-Engaged Grounded Theory Study

February 26, 2021
Pregnancy Attitudes and Contraceptive Use Among Youth With Histories of Foster Care

Pregnancy Attitudes and Contraceptive Use Among Youth With Histories of Foster Care

February 26, 2021
A Quasi-experimental Study on Training Child Welfare Workers on Youth Sexual Health

A Quasi-experimental Study on Training Child Welfare Workers on Youth Sexual Health

February 25, 2021
The functioning patterns of adolescent mothers leaving foster care

The functioning patterns of adolescent mothers leaving foster care

October 18, 2020
Exploring How Trauma is Addressed in Sexual Education Interventions for Youth

Exploring How Trauma is Addressed in Sexual Education Interventions for Youth

October 15, 2020
ReSHAPING

ReSHAPING

September 24, 2020
“Even if you think you can trust them, don’t trust them”

“Even if you think you can trust them, don’t trust them”

September 13, 2020
“The internet is not private”

“The internet is not private”

July 14, 2020
What do adolescent parents need to prevent repeat pregnancy? A qualitative investigation

What do adolescent parents need to prevent repeat pregnancy? A qualitative investigation

October 19, 2019
Evidence-based sexual health programs for youth involved with juvenile justice and child welfare systems

Evidence-based sexual health programs for youth involved with juvenile justice and child welfare systems

October 15, 2019
Early childbirth among foster youth

Early childbirth among foster youth

October 15, 2019
“My body is strong and amazing”

“My body is strong and amazing”

October 13, 2019
The sexual and reproductive health of youth in foster care

The sexual and reproductive health of youth in foster care

October 19, 2018
Service needs of adolescent parents in child welfare

Service needs of adolescent parents in child welfare

October 18, 2018
A Path Analysis Predicting Contraceptive Use Among Youth Formerly in Foster Care

A Path Analysis Predicting Contraceptive Use Among Youth Formerly in Foster Care

October 14, 2018
What Works When Engaging In Real Talk With Foster Youth Around Dating and Sexual Behaviors?

What Works When Engaging In Real Talk With Foster Youth Around Dating and Sexual Behaviors?

October 19, 2017
Sexual Risk Behaviors Among Adolescents in Foster Care

Sexual Risk Behaviors Among Adolescents in Foster Care

October 18, 2017
Pregnancy and Childbearing Among Young Adults Who Experienced Foster Care

Pregnancy and Childbearing Among Young Adults Who Experienced Foster Care

October 18, 2017
Predictors of early childbirth among female adolescents in foster care

Predictors of early childbirth among female adolescents in foster care

October 16, 2017
First births to maltreated adolescent girls

First births to maltreated adolescent girls

October 15, 2017
An Examination of Foster Youth Socialization to Dating and Sexual Behaviors

An Examination of Foster Youth Socialization to Dating and Sexual Behaviors

October 14, 2017
Employment Outcomes of Young Parents Who Age Out of Foster Care

Employment Outcomes of Young Parents Who Age Out of Foster Care

October 9, 2017
Mixed Messages

Mixed Messages

October 16, 2016
Intimate partner violence and pregnant and parenting adolescents in out‐of‐home care

Intimate partner violence and pregnant and parenting adolescents in out‐of‐home care

October 16, 2016
”I want to be better than you’

”I want to be better than you’

October 16, 2016
Extended Foster Care for Transition-Age Youth

Extended Foster Care for Transition-Age Youth

October 15, 2016
“I Can Get Through This and I Will Get Through This”

“I Can Get Through This and I Will Get Through This”

July 14, 2016
Child welfare services involvement among the children of young parents in foster care

Child welfare services involvement among the children of young parents in foster care

October 14, 2015
“The love that I was missing”

“The love that I was missing”

October 14, 2015
Preventing Rapid Repeat Pregnancy and Promoting Positive Parenting among Young Mothers in Foster Care

Preventing Rapid Repeat Pregnancy and Promoting Positive Parenting among Young Mothers in Foster Care

October 18, 2014
Stopping the Cycle of Child Abuse and Neglect

Stopping the Cycle of Child Abuse and Neglect

October 18, 2013
Psychosocial pathways to sexually transmitted infection risk among youth transitioning out of foster care

Psychosocial pathways to sexually transmitted infection risk among youth transitioning out of foster care

October 18, 2013
Pathways to STI Risk for Adolescents in Foster Care

Pathways to STI Risk for Adolescents in Foster Care

October 16, 2013
Health Insurance Coverage and Use of Family Planning Services among Current and Former Foster Youth

Health Insurance Coverage and Use of Family Planning Services among Current and Former Foster Youth

October 16, 2013
Cumulative teen birth rates among girls in foster care at age 17

Cumulative teen birth rates among girls in foster care at age 17

October 15, 2013
A cross-sectional examination of birth rates among adolescent girls in foster care

A cross-sectional examination of birth rates among adolescent girls in foster care

October 14, 2013
Predictors of three-year subsequent births for low-income adolescent mothers

Predictors of three-year subsequent births for low-income adolescent mothers

October 18, 2012
The risk of teenage pregnancy among transitioning foster youth

The risk of teenage pregnancy among transitioning foster youth

October 19, 2010
Pregnancy and sexual health behaviors among youth in the child welfare system

Pregnancy and sexual health behaviors among youth in the child welfare system

October 18, 2010