Casey Family Programs is the nation’s largest operating foundation focused on safely reducing the need for foster care and Building Communities of Hope for children and families in the United States. Founded in 1966, we work in all 50 states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands and with tribal nations across North America to influence long-lasting improvements to the well-being of children, families and the communities where they live.

Grand Challenges Canada: Saving Brains – Evidence for Scaling of Early Childhood Nurturing and Stimulation Programs Across Low-resource, Global SettingsPrincipal Investigators (PIs): James Radner, University of Toronto; Dr. Anuraj Shankar, Harvard UniversityWorking closely with PIs, Caroline supported the development and implementation of interdisciplinary research questions and methodological strategies to identify mechanisms and “active ingredients” of nurturing and simulation… Show more Grand Challenges Canada: Saving Brains – Evidence for Scaling of Early Childhood Nurturing and Stimulation Programs Across Low-resource, Global SettingsPrincipal Investigators (PIs): James Radner, University of Toronto; Dr. Anuraj Shankar, Harvard UniversityWorking closely with PIs, Caroline supported the development and implementation of interdisciplinary research questions and methodological strategies to identify mechanisms and “active ingredients” of nurturing and simulation interventions for program scaling in low-resource communities. This project also required Caroline to develop a 300-item meta-analytic codebook to capture study-, participant-, and outcome-level data pertaining to psychosocial stimulation and parenting-based interventions, which resulted in a meta-database of 28 studies, 59 contrasts, and 855 effect sizes that she currently manages. In conjunction with this project, Caroline trained and supervised five research assistants for coding research studies, orchestrated weekly meetings to maintain progress, and analyzed data to support the development of short- and long-term deliverables. Show less

To support the initial phases of this research project, Caroline conducted a literature review and landscape analysis on psychosocial stimulation interventions and programs across low-resource, global settings. The final deliverable resulted in a 32-page document cataloging 23 individual studies organized by program typology. In conjunction with this task, Caroline developed a small database of studies and research literature, which laid the foundation for the team's meta-analytic study.

In collaboration with the Harvard University's Center on the Developing Child Caroline advanced the use of Frontier's of Innovation data repository and aggregate database, which houses data across the Center's 38 portfolio projects. To facilitate this work, Caroline leveraged expertise in big data and meta-analytic techniques to build out the infrastructure of the Center's data repository to capture a comprehensive set of variables that link to program impact and variability in program… Show more In collaboration with the Harvard University's Center on the Developing Child Caroline advanced the use of Frontier's of Innovation data repository and aggregate database, which houses data across the Center's 38 portfolio projects. To facilitate this work, Caroline leveraged expertise in big data and meta-analytic techniques to build out the infrastructure of the Center's data repository to capture a comprehensive set of variables that link to program impact and variability in program outcomes. Show less

Caroline supports the measurement and evaluation side of Frontiers of Innovation (FOI) at the Center for the Developing Child at Harvard University. FOI drives science-based innovation in early childhood programs and policies through a diverse portfolio of on-the-ground projects that form a dynamic learning community. Caroline advises and provides consultation for FOI project teams on measurement, evaluation, and research methodologies to support learning for individual project teams… Show more Caroline supports the measurement and evaluation side of Frontiers of Innovation (FOI) at the Center for the Developing Child at Harvard University. FOI drives science-based innovation in early childhood programs and policies through a diverse portfolio of on-the-ground projects that form a dynamic learning community. Caroline advises and provides consultation for FOI project teams on measurement, evaluation, and research methodologies to support learning for individual project teams and oversees a small team of research assistants to facilitate such work. Show less

The Administration for Children and Families (ACF), Office of Planning, Research and Evaluation (OPRE), awarded Caroline with the Family Strengthening Scholars grants to support dissertation research on healthy marriage policy issues. Her dissertation research explored trajectories of teenage parents’ supportive couple and coparenting relationships across the first 9 years of parenthood and tested whether effects of these relationship trajectories mitigated children's externalizing and… Show more The Administration for Children and Families (ACF), Office of Planning, Research and Evaluation (OPRE), awarded Caroline with the Family Strengthening Scholars grants to support dissertation research on healthy marriage policy issues. Her dissertation research explored trajectories of teenage parents’ supportive couple and coparenting relationships across the first 9 years of parenthood and tested whether effects of these relationship trajectories mitigated children's externalizing and internalizing behavior challenges indirectly through lower levels of maternal harsh parenting. Results suggested that supportive couple relationships directly mitigated children's problem behaviors; some of these effects were indirectly transmitted through attenuated levels of maternal harsh parenting behaviors. For supportive coparenting relationships, trajectories directly predicted low levels of children's problem behaviors. Services to strengthen teenage parents’ interpersonal relationships may help to prevent emotional and behavioral challenges in their children. Show less

National Forum on Early Childhood Policy and Programs, Effective Early Childhood Education Programs: Meta-Analytic Lessons from High-Quality Program EvaluationsPrincipal Investigators (PIs): Dr. Holly Schindler, University of Washington; Dr. Hirokazu Yoshikawa, New York University; Dr. Greg J. Duncan, University of California – Irvine; Dr. Katherine Magnuson, University of Wisconsin –MadisonCaroline developed and designed a meta-analytic study on the effects of early childhood… Show more National Forum on Early Childhood Policy and Programs, Effective Early Childhood Education Programs: Meta-Analytic Lessons from High-Quality Program EvaluationsPrincipal Investigators (PIs): Dr. Holly Schindler, University of Washington; Dr. Hirokazu Yoshikawa, New York University; Dr. Greg J. Duncan, University of California – Irvine; Dr. Katherine Magnuson, University of Wisconsin –MadisonCaroline developed and designed a meta-analytic study on the effects of early childhood (EC) and family support (FS) programs on teenage mothers parenting behaviors and their children’s developmental and health outcomes. To facilitate this work, she merged her team’s meta-analytic database of 420 studies, 18,000 contrasts, and 32,000 effect sizes into SPSS; extracted 23 studies, 65 contrasts, and 463 effect sizes to conduct multi-level modeling of meta-analytic data using SPSS and SAS. Results suggested that EC and FS programs targeting teenage parents had small and meaningful impacts on supportive parenting behaviors and their children's health and development, and that programs which offered services through professional staff added additional impacts to these outcomes. Show less

Social Policy for Young Children and FamiliesThis course seeks to deepen students’ understanding of contemporary social issues and policies affecting families and young children, with an emphasis on issues related to poverty, inequality, and disadvantage. Students explore the intersection of research, politics, and advocacy, and determine how these factors influence the initiation, implementation, and evaluation of policies.Prevention Models for Emotional and Behavioral… Show more Social Policy for Young Children and FamiliesThis course seeks to deepen students’ understanding of contemporary social issues and policies affecting families and young children, with an emphasis on issues related to poverty, inequality, and disadvantage. Students explore the intersection of research, politics, and advocacy, and determine how these factors influence the initiation, implementation, and evaluation of policies.Prevention Models for Emotional and Behavioral Problems: Early Childhood Education and Family Support ProgramsThis seminar is designed to support students enrolled in the Pipeline Project by engaging in reflection and dialogue around their experiences working with children in the K-12 public school system. These experiences along with discussions, readings, and multimedia resources will primarily be conceptualized through the context of early childhood mental health, early childhood education, and family support programs. Show less

National Forum on Early Childhood Policy and Programs, Effective Early Childhood Education Programs: Meta-Analytic Lessons from High-Quality Program EvaluationsPrincipal Investigators (PIs): Dr. Holly Schindler, University of Washington; Dr. Hirokazu Yoshikawa, New York University; Dr. Greg J. Duncan, University of California – Irvine; Dr. Katherine Magnuson, University of Wisconsin –MadisonTo support the development of this NIH-funded meta-analytic database, Caroline assessed… Show more National Forum on Early Childhood Policy and Programs, Effective Early Childhood Education Programs: Meta-Analytic Lessons from High-Quality Program EvaluationsPrincipal Investigators (PIs): Dr. Holly Schindler, University of Washington; Dr. Hirokazu Yoshikawa, New York University; Dr. Greg J. Duncan, University of California – Irvine; Dr. Katherine Magnuson, University of Wisconsin –MadisonTo support the development of this NIH-funded meta-analytic database, Caroline assessed experimental and quasi-experimental literature to determine if designs, methods, programs and/or outcomes met criteria for entry into meta-analytic database. A primary responsibility of this assignment was to translate experimental and quasi-experimental studies from research literature into numerically based code for future data analysis. Caroline also converted metrical-based scores and outcomes from studies into standardized effect size (Hedges’ g), entered coded studies and effect sizes into meta-analytic database, and trained and mentored new research assistants to interpret research literature and translate information into numerically based code. Show less

Caroline provided supervision and leadership for early education teachers through one-on-one meetings, classroom observations, coaching, and goal setting. To support their continued education, Caroline also worked with teachers to identify and implement professional development opportunities that were tailored to teachers’ interests and educational needs. She also supported children with special needs and their families to access early intervention services, and coordinated center-based goals… Show more Caroline provided supervision and leadership for early education teachers through one-on-one meetings, classroom observations, coaching, and goal setting. To support their continued education, Caroline also worked with teachers to identify and implement professional development opportunities that were tailored to teachers’ interests and educational needs. She also supported children with special needs and their families to access early intervention services, and coordinated center-based goals to meet requirements for New York City Department of Health and National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). Show less

-Multi-age classroom (3-5years)-Montessori curriculum with project based learning -Action Based Research, SPSS and Microsoft Excel-Implementation of individualized, student goals -Coordination of UPK standards and guidelines; UPK classroom liaison-Preparation of annotative Student Progress Reports-Collaboration with co-head teacher, assistant and director to implement best practices in Early Childhood Education-Head of Green Committee-Member of Mentoring Project… Show more -Multi-age classroom (3-5years)-Montessori curriculum with project based learning -Action Based Research, SPSS and Microsoft Excel-Implementation of individualized, student goals -Coordination of UPK standards and guidelines; UPK classroom liaison-Preparation of annotative Student Progress Reports-Collaboration with co-head teacher, assistant and director to implement best practices in Early Childhood Education-Head of Green Committee-Member of Mentoring Project and Mission Committee Show less

-Co-teacher in a CTT classroom.-Developed effective strategies to support students with Serious Emotional Disturbance -Developed individualized reading and writing goals for 28 students-Differentiated language lessons for 23 English Language Learners-Collaborated with other 1st grade teachers to develop weekly and monthly lesson plansTitle I school; 75% ELL.

-Management and planning of online, interactive advertising-Contract development, review and maintenance -Quantitative and qualitative data analysis of interactive media campaigns -Database management and maintenance -Training of new hires