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Katie D. Rosanbalm
Research Scholar
Katie Rosanbalm is trained as a child clinical and quantitative psychologist. Her work focuses on program evaluation in the areas of child maltreatment prevention, parenting of young children, and early childhood systems. Rosanbalm currently serves as a research scholar on several ongoing projects, including:
• Evaluation of child maltreatment prevention initiatives in Durham County that are part of the Durham Family Initiative, including Healthy Families Durham
• Evaluation of the Multiple Response System, a family-centered approach to child protection that has been rolled out in North Carolina over the past several years
• Evaluation of a comprehensive family assessment to improve child welfare outcomes in Alamance County
• Evaluation of the SAMHSA child mental health initiative in Alamance County
• Evaluation of HillRAP, an intensive curriculum for children two or more years behind in reading skills
Rosanbalm is interested in furthering the use of evaluation research to cost-effectively improve outcomes for children and families. In this vein, she led the development of the 2009 Family Impact Seminar briefing report, Evidence-based Policy: Strategies for improving outcomes and accountability.
Education:
- Ph.D. Ohio University, Athens, Ohio - 2002
- Medical Psychology Intern, Child Specialization Duke University Medical Center, Durham, North Carolina - 2000
- M.S. Ohio University, Athens, Ohio - 1997
- B.A. University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA - 1993
Recent Publications
(More Publications)
- MRS Evaluation Team "Multiple Response System (MRS) Evaluation Report to the North Carolina Division of Social Services (NCDSS)." June, 2009
- Rosanbalm, K. D. "Using rigorous evidence to improve government effectiveness: An introduction." February, 2009
- Rosanbalm, K. D., Hughes, M., Johnson, C., Mabry, R., & Akers, L. "Successfully implementing evidence-based programs for children and families in North Carolina." February, 2009
- MRS Evaluation Team "Multiple Response System (MRS) Evaluation Report to the North Carolina Division of Social Services (NCDSS)." June, 2006
- Davis, M.K., & Gidycz, C.A. (2000).
Child sexual abuse prevention programs: A meta-analysis. Journal of Clinical Child Psychology, 29, 257-265.
Recent Presentations
- Patterns and predictors of infant-mother attachment in recipients of home visiting services, Society for Research in Child Development, Denver, CO, April, 2009
- Maternal substance use problems as a mediator of the link between mothers’ childhood maltreatment and offspring victimization, Society for Research in Child Development, Denver, CO, April, 2009
- Healthy Families: Where are we headed in North Carolina?, National Smart Start Conference, Greensboro, NC, May, 2008
- Healthy Families Durham: Lessons learned regarding effective implementation, risk factors, and early parenting, Prevent Child Abuse North Carolina Conference, Winston-Salem, NC, March, 2008
- Mental Health and Parenting Factors Among CPS Reported Children: Indicators of Engagement with an In-home Parenting Program, International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies, Baltimore, MD, November, 2007

Katie D. Rosanbalm
Office: Erwin Square Mill Building, Bay C, Room 212
Phone: (919) 668-3294
Fax: (919) 668-6923
E-mail:
katie.rosanbalm@duke.edu 
Mailing Address:
Box 90539, Durham, NC 27708-0539 |