Results for Cynthia Osborne

Fatherhood in Texas: Texas Supports Fathers, But Can Do More

This report examines the opportunities that remain for the state of Texas to support fathers and to contribute to improving the wellbeing of children. Download (PDF)

The Importance of Father Involvement

This brief highlights the importance of helping fathers maintain a healthy relationship with their children for positive child outcomes across the life course. Download (PDF)

Custodial and Non-Custodial Parent Perspectives on the Texas Child Support Guidelines

This qualitative report shares parents’ experiences providing for their children in the context of receiving or providing child support, shedding light on the adequacy of Texas’ child support guidelines. Download (PDF)

Engaging Fathers: Expanding the Scope of Evidence-Based Home Visiting Programs

This study broadens the scope of father participation in home visiting and examines how fathers’ participation varies by demographic and family characteristics. Download (PDF)

Supporting Pregnant and Parenting Teens in Care with Home Visiting

Considerations for providing home visiting services to teen parents

Texas Home Visiting: Assessing Early Experiences of COVID-19 Study

This report describes the challenges and innovations of serving Texas families with home visiting during the COVID-19 pandemic. Download (PDF)

“Mom, I’m Pregnant”: The Adolescent Pregnancy Reveal

This Social Service Review article draws on data from 27 interviews with young parents in Texas to present how the timing of a pregnancy reveal can affect healthy outcomes. Download (PDF)

The Influence of Field-Based Training on Caseworker Turnover

This paper examines the effect of field-based caseworker training on turnover in Texas. Download (PDF)

Evaluation of the AVANCE Parent-Child Education Program

This report presents findings on the effectiveness of the AVANCE Parent-Child Education Program (PCEP). Download (PDF)

Implementing Services for Fathers

This brief shares best practices for implementing effective services for fathers. Download (PDF)