Senior Researcher Jiffy Lansing and Project Associate Erin Rapoport have released a qualitative study on the Becoming a Man Program. The study explores how youth development occurs in the context of BAM programming and how this is likely related to positive outcomes for these youth. The report documents BAM's key program components from the perspectives of participating youth and BAM counselors. »
NEW AT CHAPIN HALL
University of Chicago and Chapin Hall Announce 2016-2017 Joint Research Fund Awards
The University of Chicago and Chapin Hall Center for Children have announced $200,000 in awards from the UChicago-Chapin Hall Joint Research Fund to three interdisciplinary project teams. These awards aim to foster long-term policy-relevant collaborations between the University and Chapin Hall, while supporting outstanding research that leads to new directions in policy and practice aligned with Chapin Hall’s mission to promote the well-being of vulnerable children, youth and families. Eight research teams previously received Fund awards. »
Research Fellow Amy Dworsky Coauthors NCCP Policy Brief
Chapin Hall Research Fellow Amy Dworsky coauthored a recently released policy brief, “Fostering Health: The Affordable Care Act, Medicaid, and Youth Transitioning from Foster Care.” The brief was published by the National Center for Children in Poverty. It describes the health care needs of former foster youth and the barriers they face to accessing health care. It also makes policy and practice recommendations to eliminate those barriers such as informing youth about their healthcare eligibility and streamlining the application process. »
Bryan Samuels Reappointed as Executive Director of Chapin Hall
Affirming the success of the last three years, the Board of Directors of Chapin Hall announced that Bryan Samuels has accepted reappointment as Executive Director, effectively positioning Chapin Hall for robust growth and sustained organizational health. Samuels’ agreement with the board runs for five years, with a renewal option in 2021. »
