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Manuscripts from 2023
Protecting New Hoosiers and their Parents, Inga Nordgren, Robert Duncan, Kate Kester, and Shelley MacDermid Wadsworth
Manuscripts from 2018
Final Report: Paths to QUALITY Evaluation, James Elicker, Sarah Lane, Zachary S. Gold, Aura Mishra, and Sharon Christ
Manuscripts from 2016
The Future of Indiana: Reducing Risky Behavior of Our Youth, Center for Families
Manuscripts from 2015
Rising Substance Abuse and Indiana Families: What are Legislators to do?, Center for Families
Manuscripts from 2014
2014 Rosabeth Moss Kanter Award for Excellence in Work-Family Research Publication,, Center for Families and Center for Work and Families
Pre-K in Indiana: Preparing our Children for Success, Center for Families
Manuscripts from 2013
2013 Rosabeth Moss Kanter Award for Excellence in Work-Family Research Publication, Center for Families and Center for Work and Families
Now What? Implementing Health Care Reform in Indiana, Center for Families
Paths to QUALITY: A Child Care Quality Rating System for Indiana. Phase 2 Evaluation Methods and Measures, Carolyn Langill, James Elicker, and Karen Ruprecht
Paths to QUALITY: A Child Care Quality Rating System for Indiana. Child Care Provider Focus Group Report, Karen Ruprecht, Carolyn Langill, James Elicker, and Treshawn L Anderson
Manuscripts from 2012
Evaluation Brief #1: Paths to QUALITY™ Key Findings, Center for Families
Evaluation Brief #2: Does Paths to QUALITY™ Produce Quality Care and Education for Indiana’s Young Children?, Center for Families
Evaluation Brief #3: Does Paths to QUALITY™ Benefit Indiana’s Child Care Providers?, Center for Families
Evaluation Brief #4: Does Paths to QUALITY™ Help Indiana Parents Find Quality Child Care?, Center for Families
2011 & 2012 Rosabeth Moss Kanter Award for Excellence in Work-Family Research Publication, Center for Families and Center for Work and Families
The New Age of Health Care: Implications for Hoosier Families, Center for Families
Manuscripts from 2011
Paths to QUALITY: A Child Care Quality Rating System for Indiana. Final Report, James Elicker, Carolyn Clawson Langill, Karen M. Ruprecht, Joellen Lewsader, and Treshawn Anderson
Manuscripts from 2010
2010 Rosabeth Moss Kanter Award for Excellence in Work-Family Research Publication, Center for Families and Center for Work and Families
Head Start: It Works for Indiana Children and Families!, Jennifer Dobbs-Oates, James Elicker, and Volker Thomas
2009 Anniversary_Families Facing Challenges, Center for Families
Research with Dyads and Families: Challenges and Solutions in Working with Interdependent Data, Center for Families
The Legacy of Literacy, Center for Families
Manuscripts from 2009
2009 Rosabeth Moss Kanter Award for Excellence in Work-Family Research Publication, Center for Families and Center for Work and Families
Maximizing the Value of P-12 Educational Resources in Indiana, Center for Families
Paths to QUALITY: A Child Care Quality Rating & Improvement System for Indiana. Evaluation Methods and Measures, Carolyn Langill, James Elicker, Karen Ruprecht, Kyong-Ah Kwon, and Joellen Guenin
Manuscripts from 2008
2008 Rosabeth Moss Kanter Award for Excellence in Work-Family Research Publication, Center for Families and Center for Work and Families
2007-08 Center for Families Annual Report, Center for Families
The Burden of the Unbanked in Indiana, Center for Families
Manuscripts from 2007
2007 Rosabeth Moss Kanter Award for Excellence in Work-Family Research Publication, Center for Families and Center for Work and Families
Paths to QUALITY: A Child Care Quality Rating System for Indiana. What Is It's Scientific Basis?, James Elicker
Meeting the Challenge of Moving Youth into the Workforce: Reducing Dropouts and Increasing Educational Attainment, Center for Families
Manuscripts from 2006
2006 Rosabeth Moss Kanter Award for Excellence in Work-Family Research Publication, Center for Families and Center for Work and Families
Financing Healthcare for Indiana Families, Center for Families
Manuscripts from 2005
Gambling: What are the Odds for Indiana Families
Child Care for Working Poor Families: Child Development and Parent Employment Outcomes, James Elicker
Growing Indiana's Human Capital: Assuring Positive Futures for Youth, Shelley M. MacDermid, Karen Ruprecht, Nina Philipsen, Karen DeZarn, and Lynn Clough
2005 Rosabeth Moss Kanter Award for Excellence in Work-Family Research Publication, Shelley M. MacDermid and Andrea Wittenborn
Manuscripts from 2004
Explaining the gender gap in help to parents: The importance of employment, Naomi Gerstel and Natalia Sarkisian
2004 Rosabeth Moss Kanter Award for Excellence in Work-Family Research Publication, Shelley M. MacDermid
Manuscripts from 2003
2003 Rosabeth Moss Kanter Award for Excellence in Work-Family Research Publication, Center for Families and Center for Work and Families
The Effect of Changes in Tax Policy on Indiana Families, Michele M. Tomarelli, Shelley M. MacDermid, and Rebecca Sero Lynn
Manuscripts from 2002
2002 Rosabeth Moss Kanter Award for Excellence in Work-Family Research Publication, Center for Families and Center for Work and Families
Ensuring the Health of Long-Term Care: Policy Options, Shelley M. MacDermid, Beckie Adams, Kathy Byers, and Betty Krejci
Manuscripts from 2001
Enhancing the Educational Experience: Policy Alternatives, Shelley M. MacDermid, Kathy Byers, and Betty Krejci
Manuscripts from 2000
Vigo County Child Care Needs Assessment, Gail Johnston Ulmer and Barbara A. Clauss
Middle School Violence - Keeping Students Safe, Shelley M. MacDermid and Kathy Byers
Manuscripts from 1999
Fountain/Warren County Child Care Needs Assessment, Gail Johnston Ulmer, Ting Liu, and James Elicker
Newton County Child Care Needs Assessment, Gail Johnston Ulmer, Ting Liu, and James Elicker
Bartholomew County Accreditation Readiness Study, Katnerine R. Kensinger, James G. Elicker, and Shelley M. MacDermid
Healthy Environments for Young Children, Shelley M. MacDermid
Evaluation of the Indiana Child Care Financing Initiative, Douglas R. Powell, Fiona Innes, and Amanda Wilcox-Herzog
Manuscripts from 1998
Clinton County Child Care Needs Assessment, James Elicker, Aprile Benner, Georgia Hahn, Jodie Hertzog, and Katherine Kensinger
Focus Report, Laura E. Hess
Measures of Individual Functioning: Stress and Self-Esteem, Katie Kensinger and Shelley M. MacDermid
For the Greater Good: Contributions of the School of Consumer & Family Sciences at Purdue University to Family Well-Being, Susan Kontos and Shelley M. MacDermid
Improvising New Careers: Accommodation, Elaboration, & Transformation, Mary D. Lee and Shelley M. MacDermid
Taste the World: Celebrating Diversity in Early Childhood Programs Through Meals and Snacks, Kathleen Lyons, Louise Peck, and Susan Kontos
Work/Life: What Is It and Why Does It Matter?, Shelley M. MacDermid
Benchmarks in Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention and Treatment Programs, Philip Mamalakis and Shelley MacDermid
Benchmarks in Adolescent Substance Abuse Prevention Programs: A Review of the Literature, Philip Mamalakis and Shelley M. MacDermid
Child Care: It's Good Business. The Indiana Tool-Kit for Employers and Community Planners, Elizabeth Windecker-Nelson and Shelley M. MacDermid
Manuscripts from 1994
An Introduction to Research on Work-Family Relationships: A Collection of "Top Tens", Shelley M. MacDermid, Suzanne Cook, Christy Hung, Kevin Lyness, Margaret E. Walls, Amy Emmelman, and Gyesook Yoo