Francie J Julien‐chinn
Biographic Data
| ID | 4883233 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Francie J Julien‐chinn |
| GIVEN NAMES | Francie J |
| FAMILY NAME | Julien‐chinn |
| SIGNATURE | CHINN F J J |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa |
| ORCID | 0000-0001-5640-650X |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 9 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 36 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 9 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2015 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2025 |
| H-INDEX | 4 |
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Children and Kinship Care
Racial disproportionality in the child welfare system is of major concern. This is particularly evident for Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (NHPI) populations, who are overrepresented in foster care. To address this disparity, this study examined kinship placement stability and factors contributing to successful placements among NHPI children. The Adoption and Foster Care Analysis and Reporting System 2020 dataset was used to (1) examine the…
An Examination of Coping Strategies and Intent to Leave Child Welfare During the Covid 19 Pandemic
A burdened workforce
Understanding the connection between the 'Āina, strengths, and houselessness among previously houseless Native Hawaiian and Micronesian families
Houselessness in Hawai'i is a structural public health concern, and strategies are needed to address the issue. Using a strength-based approach, this study sought to examine protective factors within a family resilience framework for formerly houseless Native Hawaiian and Micronesian families. Through in-depth, qualitative interviews with previously houseless Native Hawaiian and Micronesian families, this study explored both challenges and protec…
Perceptions of agency leadership and intent to stay
Retention of the child welfare workforce is an ongoing challenge. In this study, we evaluate the association between child welfare workers’ perceptions of agency leadership and their intent to remain at their agencies. The sample included 119 frontline child welfare workers surveyed at three child welfare agencies in a large Northeastern city. Participants who viewed agency leadership more positively were more likely to intend to remain at their …
Building learning cultures in the child welfare workforce
Understanding how foster families use humor within the resiliency process
Humor serves as a protective factor in the resiliency process for many, reducing stress and helping children and adults cope with difficult circumstances. Humor can lighten a situation and relieve tension but can also be misinterpreted in response to serious circumstances. Providing foster care can be a challenging process as families open up their homes to care for children who have experienced maltreatment. Despite challenges, many foster famil…
An ecological systems approach to understanding social support in foster family resilience
Families who care for children in the foster care system often experience challenges related to the system, accessing services and supports, and managing relationships. Despite these challenges, many families thrive because of unique attributes and strengths that contribute to experiences of resilience. Using an ecological framework, this study examined social support among resilient foster families to better understand how foster caregivers expe…
Permanency-Focused Supervision and Workers' Self-Efficacy
Child welfare agencies are charged with the mission of establishing timely legal permanency for all children in out-of-home care. National data indicate that the field of child welfare continues to struggle to fulfill this mission. Pragmatic strategies to improve permanency outcomes are essential. This study used cross-sectional data (N = 427) to examine the relationship between workers'self-efficacy in making permanency decisions and the supervi…
An ecological systems approach to understanding social support in foster family resilience
Families who care for children in the foster care system often experience challenges related to the system, accessing services and supports, and managing relationships. Despite these challenges, many families thrive because of unique attributes and strengths that contribute to experiences of resilience. Using an ecological framework, this study examined social support among resilient foster families to better understand how foster caregivers expe…
Perceptions of agency leadership and intent to stay
Retention of the child welfare workforce is an ongoing challenge. In this study, we evaluate the association between child welfare workers’ perceptions of agency leadership and their intent to remain at their agencies. The sample included 119 frontline child welfare workers surveyed at three child welfare agencies in a large Northeastern city. Participants who viewed agency leadership more positively were more likely to intend to remain at their …
A burdened workforce
Building learning cultures in the child welfare workforce
Permanency-Focused Supervision and Workers' Self-Efficacy
Child welfare agencies are charged with the mission of establishing timely legal permanency for all children in out-of-home care. National data indicate that the field of child welfare continues to struggle to fulfill this mission. Pragmatic strategies to improve permanency outcomes are essential. This study used cross-sectional data (N = 427) to examine the relationship between workers'self-efficacy in making permanency decisions and the supervi…
Understanding how foster families use humor within the resiliency process
Humor serves as a protective factor in the resiliency process for many, reducing stress and helping children and adults cope with difficult circumstances. Humor can lighten a situation and relieve tension but can also be misinterpreted in response to serious circumstances. Providing foster care can be a challenging process as families open up their homes to care for children who have experienced maltreatment. Despite challenges, many foster famil…
Permanency-Focused Supervision and Workers' Self-Efficacy
Child welfare agencies are charged with the mission of establishing timely legal permanency for all children in out-of-home care. National data indicate that the field of child welfare continues to struggle to fulfill this mission. Pragmatic strategies to improve permanency outcomes are essential. This study used cross-sectional data (N = 427) to examine the relationship between workers'self-efficacy in making permanency decisions and the supervi…
An ecological systems approach to understanding social support in foster family resilience
Families who care for children in the foster care system often experience challenges related to the system, accessing services and supports, and managing relationships. Despite these challenges, many families thrive because of unique attributes and strengths that contribute to experiences of resilience. Using an ecological framework, this study examined social support among resilient foster families to better understand how foster caregivers expe…
Understanding how foster families use humor within the resiliency process
Humor serves as a protective factor in the resiliency process for many, reducing stress and helping children and adults cope with difficult circumstances. Humor can lighten a situation and relieve tension but can also be misinterpreted in response to serious circumstances. Providing foster care can be a challenging process as families open up their homes to care for children who have experienced maltreatment. Despite challenges, many foster famil…
Building learning cultures in the child welfare workforce
Perceptions of agency leadership and intent to stay
Retention of the child welfare workforce is an ongoing challenge. In this study, we evaluate the association between child welfare workers’ perceptions of agency leadership and their intent to remain at their agencies. The sample included 119 frontline child welfare workers surveyed at three child welfare agencies in a large Northeastern city. Participants who viewed agency leadership more positively were more likely to intend to remain at their …
Understanding the connection between the 'Āina, strengths, and houselessness among previously houseless Native Hawaiian and Micronesian families
Houselessness in Hawai'i is a structural public health concern, and strategies are needed to address the issue. Using a strength-based approach, this study sought to examine protective factors within a family resilience framework for formerly houseless Native Hawaiian and Micronesian families. Through in-depth, qualitative interviews with previously houseless Native Hawaiian and Micronesian families, this study explored both challenges and protec…
An Examination of Coping Strategies and Intent to Leave Child Welfare During the Covid 19 Pandemic
A burdened workforce
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Children and Kinship Care
Racial disproportionality in the child welfare system is of major concern. This is particularly evident for Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (NHPI) populations, who are overrepresented in foster care. To address this disparity, this study examined kinship placement stability and factors contributing to successful placements among NHPI children. The Adoption and Foster Care Analysis and Reporting System 2020 dataset was used to (1) examine the…
Psychology (8 works) · Child Abuse and Trauma (6 works) · Medicine (6 works) · Political science (6 works) · Social Psychology (6 works) · Social Psychology (6 works) · Welfare (6 works) · Social Work Education and Practice (5 works) · Foster care (4 works) · Nursing (4 works)