Results for Cynthia Osborne

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)
This study broadens the scope of father participation in home visiting and examines how fathers’ participation varies by demographic and family characteristics. Download (PDF)
Considerations for providing home visiting services to teen parents
This report describes the challenges and innovations of serving Texas families with home visiting during the COVID-19 pandemic. Download (PDF)
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)
This paper examines the effect of field-based caseworker training on turnover in Texas. Download (PDF)
This report presents findings on the effectiveness of the AVANCE Parent-Child Education Program (PCEP). Download (PDF)
This brief shares best practices for implementing effective services for fathers. Download (PDF)
The brief summarizes the needs and challenges of parents aged 18 to 24 years old, highlights the challenges they face, and identifies best practices for serving them. Download (PDF)
These findings can help service providers better align their services with the needs of young parents and understand what approaches work best to serve them. Download (PDF)