@article{haskett_hall_finster_owens_buccelli_2022, title={"It brought my family more together": Mixed-methods study of low-income US mothers during the pandemic}, volume={71}, ISSN={["1741-3729"]}, url={http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/fare.12684}, DOI={10.1111/fare.12684}, abstractNote={AbstractObjectiveWe sought to understand challenges and positive experiences of low‐income families during the pandemic.BackgroundStrength‐based perspectives of economically disadvantaged mothers are missing from literature on the impact of the COVID‐19 pandemic. Although it is imperative to recognize disparities that were highlighted by the pandemic, strengths‐based approaches and a resilience framework can help professionals build upon and learn from ways families manage during those times.MethodWe used a mixed‐method approach to gain understanding of the unique experiences of 15 low‐income mothers at the height of the pandemic. We administered a brief COVID‐19 stress screener, the Five‐Minute Speech Sample measure, and an open‐ended question about potential positive experiences during the pandemic.ResultsWe learned that strength and resilience supersede the liabilities brought on by COVID‐19 that are so often focused on. We found highly divergent experiences across mothers in terms of stress; even mothers with high levels of stress readily identified positive aspects of life during the pandemic. Mothers' responses were indicative of greater feelings of warmth and tenderness than negativity about their children.Conclusion and ImplicationsWe discuss findings in terms of strengths‐based practices and policies for mothers receiving public assistance and provide suggestions for continued research on resilience of mothers during the pandemic.}, number={3}, journal={FAMILY RELATIONS}, publisher={Wiley}, author={Haskett, Mary E. and Hall, Jodi K. and Finster, Heather P. and Owens, Caitlyn and Buccelli, Alexandra R.}, year={2022}, month={Apr} }
 @article{owens_stokes_haskett_2022, title={'I just want my parenting to be able to be better than what it is': A qualitative exploration of parenting strengths and needs of mothers experiencing homelessness}, ISSN={["1365-2206"]}, DOI={10.1111/cfs.12924}, abstractNote={AbstractPerspectives of parents themselves should be central in framing services delivered to families experiencing homelessness. We explored the strengths and positive features of mother–child relationships and insight into mothers' views of the impact of living in shelters. We conducted qualitative coding of the Five‐Minute Speech Sample (FMSS) of 41 mothers of young children. Results revealed a wide variety of strategies that mothers used to promote their children's resilient functioning. This included focusing on their children's strengths, providing unconditional love and engaging in positive activities together. Mothers also voiced varied approaches to parenting, including many positive practices. Mothers' FMSS included ways that living in the shelter had a negative impact on their child's functioning, and they reported negative changes in their relationship with their child since moving into the shelter. Finally, mothers discussed ways in which living in the shelter had influenced their parenting styles and approaches to discipline. We discuss implications of the findings for supporting families residing in shelters, and we provide recommendations for further research.}, journal={CHILD & FAMILY SOCIAL WORK}, author={Owens, Caitlyn R. and Stokes, Mc Kenzie N. and Haskett, Mary E.}, year={2022}, month={Apr} }
 @article{armstrong_owens_haskett_2021, title={Effects of a Brief Parenting Intervention In Shelters For Mothers And Their Children Experiencing Homelessness}, ISSN={["1573-2843"]}, DOI={10.1007/s10826-021-02021-2}, journal={JOURNAL OF CHILD AND FAMILY STUDIES}, author={Armstrong, Jenna Montgomery and Owens, Caitlyn R. and Haskett, Mary E.}, year={2021}, month={Jun} }
 @article{crenshaw_owens_dow-smith_olm-shipman_monroe_2021, title={Lessons Learned from a Quality Improvement Initiative: Adverse Childhood Experiences Screening in a Pediatric Clinic}, volume={6}, ISSN={["2472-0054"]}, DOI={10.1097/pq9.0000000000000482}, abstractNote={
            Introduction:
            Universal screening for adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) is recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics due to downstream health risks. However, widespread screening practices have not been adopted.
          
          
            Methods:
            We used quality improvement methods to establish ACEs screening in a busy pediatric clinic that serves primarily Medicaid-insured and Spanish-speaking patients. The final Plan-Do-Study-Act cycle included the screening of both the patient and his/her caregiver(s). ACEs scores were a process measure; balancing measures were the average time to screen, the number of referrals generated, and qualitative caregiver reception.
          
          
            Results:
            We screened 232 families, and the process maintained a ≥ 80% completion rate of ACEs screening for 1-month-old children and their caregivers during the final 10 weeks. 23% of caregivers had an ACEs score ≥ 4; overall, 6% were referred for further resources. The average time to discuss the screen was 86.78 seconds. The general caregiver reception was gratitude; 2% refused screening.
          
          
            Conclusion:
            This study demonstrates the feasibility of initiating ACEs screening of 1 age group and their caregivers using quality improvement methods.
          }, number={6}, journal={PEDIATRIC QUALITY & SAFETY}, author={Crenshaw, Molly M. and Owens, Caitlyn R. and Dow-Smith, Carrie and Olm-Shipman, Casey and Monroe, Rasheeda T.}, year={2021} }
 @article{owens_haskett_norwalk_2019, title={Peer Assisted Supervision and Support and Providers' Use of Triple P- Positive Parenting Program}, volume={28}, ISBN={1573-2843}, DOI={10.1007/s10826-019-01385-w}, number={6}, journal={JOURNAL OF CHILD AND FAMILY STUDIES}, author={Owens, Caitlyn R. and Haskett, Mary E. and Norwalk, Kate}, year={2019}, month={Jun}, pages={1664–1672} }
 @article{armstrong_owens_haskett_2018, title={Mental Health of Homeless Youth: Moderation by Peer Victimization and Teacher Support}, volume={49}, ISSN={["1573-3327"]}, DOI={10.1007/s10578-018-0790-z}, abstractNote={The link between youth homelessness and mental health functioning was examined using state population-representative 2015 Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS) data. The moderating role of victimization and perceived teacher support also was examined. Consistent with hypotheses, results indicated that homelessness was associated with greater mental health challenges, more victimization, and less teacher support. The association between homelessness and mental health was not moderated by perceived teacher support. However, victimization experiences served as a moderator such that more victimization exacerbated the effect of homelessness on mental health challenges. This study supports the utility of the YRBS for gaining understanding of the experiences and needs of youth experiencing homelessness and adds to the growing literature on predictors of individual differences in mental health functioning of these vulnerable youth.}, number={5}, journal={CHILD PSYCHIATRY & HUMAN DEVELOPMENT}, author={Armstrong, Jenna M. and Owens, Caitlyn R. and Haskett, Mary E.}, year={2018}, month={Oct}, pages={681–687} }