Annette Semanchin Jones
Biographic Data
| ID | 4370693 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Annette Semanchin Jones |
| GIVEN NAMES | Annette Semanchin |
| FAMILY NAME | Jones |
| SIGNATURE | JONES A S |
| AFFILIATIONS | University at Buffalo, State University of New York |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-9632-192X |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 21 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 57 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 21 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2013 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 5 |
Voluntary Placement of Children into Foster Care: Perspectives of Child Welfare Stakeholders
Voluntary placement agreements are a less understood avenue through which children and families receive child welfare services. This article describes a qualitative exploratory study of participants who oversee and engage with children and families utilizing voluntary placement services in two states (n = 12). Thematic analysis of interviews revealed voluntary placements are used as a strategy for strengths-based engagement with families, includi…
Synergistic benefits of inclusive leadership to foster child welfare workers’ job self-efficacy: Race Matters
Exploring Indigenous adoptees’ stories of reconnection after adoption through the lens of the Indigenous connectedness framework
The Indigenous Connectedness Framework (ICF) describes mechanisms that help or hinder Indigenous children’s development of family, community, environmental, intergenerational, and cultural/spiritual connectedness, or belonging, and healthy identity. It has been applied in considerations of child welfare system-involved youth and alumni and studies of Indigenous mental health, but not yet to Indigenous adoptees who may not have experienced child w…
Facilitators and Barriers: Engagement, Retention, and Treatment of Young Children in Outpatient Mental Health Services
Organizing from Mutual Interest: White Antiracists Understanding Their Stake
Inclusive Leadership to Address Discrimination and Improve Retention in Child Welfare: Examining Multiple Pathways
Inclusive leadership has been discussed as an effective approach to workforce retention and workplace racial discrimination by satisfying the demand for belongingness and uniqueness. However, scant research has investigated the relationship between inclusive leadership and retention in child welfare. Using survey data collected from child welfare workers (n = 2469) across three public child welfare agencies, the current study examined the direct …
Toward Many Emerging Adulthoods: A Theory-Based Examination of the Features of Emerging Adulthood for Cross-Systems Youth
Although it is widely acknowledged that emerging adulthood is experienced differently by various groups, few studies have directly examined the theoretical features of emerging adulthood in vulnerable subpopulations of low-income young people in the United States. This study addressed this gap by exploring the salience of the five features proposed in emerging adulthood theory—identity exploration, instability, feeling in-between, sense of self-f…
Integrating Trauma-Informed Care and Collective Impact: Perspectives of Service Providers Working with Cross-System Youth
Objective: Organizations have adopted trauma-informed care (TIC) to guide service provision for vulnerable populations. There is little research, however, on TIC in cross-system collaborations. The collective impact (CI) framework offers insight into cross-system collaboration, but there are few studies on CI, and none have examined it in relationship to TIC. This paper proposes the use of an aligned TIC and CI framework and presents findings fro…
Professional Collaboration Networks as a Social Work Research Practice Innovation: Preparing DSW Students for Knowledge Dissemination Roles in a Digital Society
In professional disciplines, gaps often exist between research and practice. This occurs because of a lack of information exchange between stakeholders about various knowledge of problems and solutions. Implementation science offers systematic strategies for addressing gaps. One potential way to close gaps is by using professional collaboration networks (PCNs), which are technology-mediated, user-centered relationship constellations designed to e…
Striving and Dreaming: A Grounded Theory of the Transition to Adulthood for Cross-Systems Youth
The transition to adulthood is an underresearched topic for cross-systems youth, defined as young people who have experienced homelessness, child welfare system involvement, and educational challenges. This qualitative study explored processes of resilience in the transition to adulthood for cross-systems youth aged 18 to 24 ( n = 20). Analysis of in-depth interviews using a grounded theory open coding process revealed two thematic concepts, stri…
School definitely failed me, the system failed me”: Identifying opportunities to impact educational outcomes for homeless and child welfare-involved youth
Voluntary placements in child welfare: A comparative analysis of state statutes
Risk and Protective Factors of Foster Care Reentry: An Examination of the Literature
Reunification with family is a primary goal in child welfare. However, some children re-enter foster care after reunification, which disrupts the continuity of their care and can impact their cognitive and social development. Using an ecological framework, this systematic review of the literature highlights the risk and protective factors of reentry. Key risk factors included child emotional and behavioral challenges, parental substance abuse, an…
Predicting chronic neglect: Understanding risk and protective factors for CPS‐involved families
Child neglect continues to receive less attention in research literature compared to other forms of maltreatment, despite accumulating evidence of serious negative impacts on child well‐being. Chronic neglect is also poorly understood. Although such cases comprise a relatively small percentage of workers' caseloads, they represent accumulation of harm that impacts the cognitive and social development of children. These cases can also disproportio…
Youth Connections Scale-Child Version pilot study: Adapted tool for children in out-of-home placement
Improving Access to Trauma-Informed Adoption Services: Applying a Developmental Trauma Framework
Foster Parent Strategies to Support the Functional Adaptation of Foster Youth
Individual interviews and focus groups with 35 experienced foster parents explored strategies that facilitate the functional adaptation of children transitioning into their care. Findings from this qualitative study suggest functional adaptation is enhanced by unconditional commitment by foster parents, “claiming” behaviors of foster children and parents, establishment of routines, support of birth family relationships, and advocacy for the youth…
Understanding and responding to chronic neglect: A mixed methods case record examination
Effective Implementation Strategies of Differential Response in Child Welfare: A Comparative Case Analysis
Differential response is a growing approach in child welfare that aims to maintain children safely in their homes when possible. This study examined how the implementation of differential response varies between counties with improved child safety outcomes compared to counties with poorer outcomes. Data was collected from nine counties through semi-structured focus groups with workers and interviews with supervisors. Results indicated that counti…
Defining and strengthening child well-being in child protection
Measuring youth connections: A component of relational permanence for foster youth
Measuring youth connections: A component of relational permanence for foster youth
Defining and strengthening child well-being in child protection
Predicting chronic neglect: Understanding risk and protective factors for CPS‐involved families
Child neglect continues to receive less attention in research literature compared to other forms of maltreatment, despite accumulating evidence of serious negative impacts on child well‐being. Chronic neglect is also poorly understood. Although such cases comprise a relatively small percentage of workers' caseloads, they represent accumulation of harm that impacts the cognitive and social development of children. These cases can also disproportio…
School definitely failed me, the system failed me”: Identifying opportunities to impact educational outcomes for homeless and child welfare-involved youth
Risk and Protective Factors of Foster Care Reentry: An Examination of the Literature
Reunification with family is a primary goal in child welfare. However, some children re-enter foster care after reunification, which disrupts the continuity of their care and can impact their cognitive and social development. Using an ecological framework, this systematic review of the literature highlights the risk and protective factors of reentry. Key risk factors included child emotional and behavioral challenges, parental substance abuse, an…
Foster Parent Strategies to Support the Functional Adaptation of Foster Youth
Individual interviews and focus groups with 35 experienced foster parents explored strategies that facilitate the functional adaptation of children transitioning into their care. Findings from this qualitative study suggest functional adaptation is enhanced by unconditional commitment by foster parents, “claiming” behaviors of foster children and parents, establishment of routines, support of birth family relationships, and advocacy for the youth…
Understanding and responding to chronic neglect: A mixed methods case record examination
Professional Collaboration Networks as a Social Work Research Practice Innovation: Preparing DSW Students for Knowledge Dissemination Roles in a Digital Society
In professional disciplines, gaps often exist between research and practice. This occurs because of a lack of information exchange between stakeholders about various knowledge of problems and solutions. Implementation science offers systematic strategies for addressing gaps. One potential way to close gaps is by using professional collaboration networks (PCNs), which are technology-mediated, user-centered relationship constellations designed to e…
Effective Implementation Strategies of Differential Response in Child Welfare: A Comparative Case Analysis
Differential response is a growing approach in child welfare that aims to maintain children safely in their homes when possible. This study examined how the implementation of differential response varies between counties with improved child safety outcomes compared to counties with poorer outcomes. Data was collected from nine counties through semi-structured focus groups with workers and interviews with supervisors. Results indicated that counti…
Organizing from Mutual Interest: White Antiracists Understanding Their Stake
Integrating Trauma-Informed Care and Collective Impact: Perspectives of Service Providers Working with Cross-System Youth
Objective: Organizations have adopted trauma-informed care (TIC) to guide service provision for vulnerable populations. There is little research, however, on TIC in cross-system collaborations. The collective impact (CI) framework offers insight into cross-system collaboration, but there are few studies on CI, and none have examined it in relationship to TIC. This paper proposes the use of an aligned TIC and CI framework and presents findings fro…
Striving and Dreaming: A Grounded Theory of the Transition to Adulthood for Cross-Systems Youth
The transition to adulthood is an underresearched topic for cross-systems youth, defined as young people who have experienced homelessness, child welfare system involvement, and educational challenges. This qualitative study explored processes of resilience in the transition to adulthood for cross-systems youth aged 18 to 24 ( n = 20). Analysis of in-depth interviews using a grounded theory open coding process revealed two thematic concepts, stri…
Voluntary placements in child welfare: A comparative analysis of state statutes
Measuring youth connections: A component of relational permanence for foster youth
Effective Implementation Strategies of Differential Response in Child Welfare: A Comparative Case Analysis
Differential response is a growing approach in child welfare that aims to maintain children safely in their homes when possible. This study examined how the implementation of differential response varies between counties with improved child safety outcomes compared to counties with poorer outcomes. Data was collected from nine counties through semi-structured focus groups with workers and interviews with supervisors. Results indicated that counti…
Defining and strengthening child well-being in child protection
Improving Access to Trauma-Informed Adoption Services: Applying a Developmental Trauma Framework
Foster Parent Strategies to Support the Functional Adaptation of Foster Youth
Individual interviews and focus groups with 35 experienced foster parents explored strategies that facilitate the functional adaptation of children transitioning into their care. Findings from this qualitative study suggest functional adaptation is enhanced by unconditional commitment by foster parents, “claiming” behaviors of foster children and parents, establishment of routines, support of birth family relationships, and advocacy for the youth…
Understanding and responding to chronic neglect: A mixed methods case record examination
Risk and Protective Factors of Foster Care Reentry: An Examination of the Literature
Reunification with family is a primary goal in child welfare. However, some children re-enter foster care after reunification, which disrupts the continuity of their care and can impact their cognitive and social development. Using an ecological framework, this systematic review of the literature highlights the risk and protective factors of reentry. Key risk factors included child emotional and behavioral challenges, parental substance abuse, an…
Predicting chronic neglect: Understanding risk and protective factors for CPS‐involved families
Child neglect continues to receive less attention in research literature compared to other forms of maltreatment, despite accumulating evidence of serious negative impacts on child well‐being. Chronic neglect is also poorly understood. Although such cases comprise a relatively small percentage of workers' caseloads, they represent accumulation of harm that impacts the cognitive and social development of children. These cases can also disproportio…
Youth Connections Scale-Child Version pilot study: Adapted tool for children in out-of-home placement
School definitely failed me, the system failed me”: Identifying opportunities to impact educational outcomes for homeless and child welfare-involved youth
Voluntary placements in child welfare: A comparative analysis of state statutes
Professional Collaboration Networks as a Social Work Research Practice Innovation: Preparing DSW Students for Knowledge Dissemination Roles in a Digital Society
In professional disciplines, gaps often exist between research and practice. This occurs because of a lack of information exchange between stakeholders about various knowledge of problems and solutions. Implementation science offers systematic strategies for addressing gaps. One potential way to close gaps is by using professional collaboration networks (PCNs), which are technology-mediated, user-centered relationship constellations designed to e…
Striving and Dreaming: A Grounded Theory of the Transition to Adulthood for Cross-Systems Youth
The transition to adulthood is an underresearched topic for cross-systems youth, defined as young people who have experienced homelessness, child welfare system involvement, and educational challenges. This qualitative study explored processes of resilience in the transition to adulthood for cross-systems youth aged 18 to 24 ( n = 20). Analysis of in-depth interviews using a grounded theory open coding process revealed two thematic concepts, stri…
Toward Many Emerging Adulthoods: A Theory-Based Examination of the Features of Emerging Adulthood for Cross-Systems Youth
Although it is widely acknowledged that emerging adulthood is experienced differently by various groups, few studies have directly examined the theoretical features of emerging adulthood in vulnerable subpopulations of low-income young people in the United States. This study addressed this gap by exploring the salience of the five features proposed in emerging adulthood theory—identity exploration, instability, feeling in-between, sense of self-f…
Integrating Trauma-Informed Care and Collective Impact: Perspectives of Service Providers Working with Cross-System Youth
Objective: Organizations have adopted trauma-informed care (TIC) to guide service provision for vulnerable populations. There is little research, however, on TIC in cross-system collaborations. The collective impact (CI) framework offers insight into cross-system collaboration, but there are few studies on CI, and none have examined it in relationship to TIC. This paper proposes the use of an aligned TIC and CI framework and presents findings fro…
Inclusive Leadership to Address Discrimination and Improve Retention in Child Welfare: Examining Multiple Pathways
Inclusive leadership has been discussed as an effective approach to workforce retention and workplace racial discrimination by satisfying the demand for belongingness and uniqueness. However, scant research has investigated the relationship between inclusive leadership and retention in child welfare. Using survey data collected from child welfare workers (n = 2469) across three public child welfare agencies, the current study examined the direct …
Exploring Indigenous adoptees’ stories of reconnection after adoption through the lens of the Indigenous connectedness framework
The Indigenous Connectedness Framework (ICF) describes mechanisms that help or hinder Indigenous children’s development of family, community, environmental, intergenerational, and cultural/spiritual connectedness, or belonging, and healthy identity. It has been applied in considerations of child welfare system-involved youth and alumni and studies of Indigenous mental health, but not yet to Indigenous adoptees who may not have experienced child w…
Facilitators and Barriers: Engagement, Retention, and Treatment of Young Children in Outpatient Mental Health Services
Organizing from Mutual Interest: White Antiracists Understanding Their Stake
Voluntary Placement of Children into Foster Care: Perspectives of Child Welfare Stakeholders
Voluntary placement agreements are a less understood avenue through which children and families receive child welfare services. This article describes a qualitative exploratory study of participants who oversee and engage with children and families utilizing voluntary placement services in two states (n = 12). Thematic analysis of interviews revealed voluntary placements are used as a strategy for strengths-based engagement with families, includi…
Synergistic benefits of inclusive leadership to foster child welfare workers’ job self-efficacy: Race Matters
Psychology (18 works) · Political science (13 works) · Child Abuse and Trauma (12 works) · Child Welfare and Adoption (12 works) · Developmental psychology (9 works) · Medicine (9 works) · Social Psychology (9 works) · Homelessness and Social Issues (8 works) · Welfare (8 works) · Nursing (7 works)