Sonya J. Leathers
Associate Professor
Research Interests
Students have the opportunity to work on one of two studies focused on (1) understanding the needs of children and adolescents who live in foster care and (2) developing more effective services to improve their mental health and strengthen connections to supportive adults. One study is studying supported mentoring and job skills training for older youth in care in an experimental design. The second study seeks to understand foster parents' perspectives regarding the reasons for children's placement instability and factors that support stability for children at high risk.
At a Glance
- Title Associate Professor
- College Jane Addams College of Social Work
- Department Jane Addams College of Social Work
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