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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)

1. MRS Evaluation Team "Multiple Response System (MRS) Evaluation Report to the North Carolina Division of Social Services (NCDSS)."  June, 2009


2. Rosanbalm, K. D. "Using rigorous evidence to improve government effectiveness: An introduction."  February, 2009


3. 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


4. MRS Evaluation Team "Multiple Response System (MRS) Evaluation Report to the North Carolina Division of Social Services (NCDSS)."  June, 2006


5. Davis, M.K., & Gidycz, C.A. (2000). Child sexual abuse prevention programs: A meta-analysis. Journal of Clinical Child Psychology, 29, 257-265.

1. Patterns and predictors of infant-mother attachment in recipients of home visiting services, Society for Research in Child Development, Denver, CO, April, 2009
2. 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
3. Healthy Families: Where are we headed in North Carolina?, National Smart Start Conference, Greensboro, NC, May, 2008
4. Healthy Families Durham: Lessons learned regarding effective implementation, risk factors, and early parenting, Prevent Child Abuse North Carolina Conference, Winston-Salem, NC, March, 2008
5. 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