It is critical that the student be extremely responsible, for their presence at scheduled laboratory sessions will be necessary for the data collection process. An interview is required. Recent research has examined risk and protective factors in children and youth who are in, or have been, in foster care. A new project is being planned to try out interventions with youth in foster care. Probably 10-15 hours per week.
Upper level undergrrads.
An ongoing project is analyzing trends in research in children, both over time and current issues. The findings are used to guide researchers and policy concerning needs in research on children and families. Probably 10-15 hours per week. The program has access to several large national surveys and some local data sources that are relevant. Some of these data are already collected, whereas others are currently being collected.