Research:
Strengthening Families Initiative (2006 - present), Research Evaluation. Early Head Start/Child Welfare Services Partnership (2005 - present), Program Evaluation. Francis Child Development Institute (2004), Program Recommendations: Re-evaluation
Preschool Curriculum Evaluation Research (2003 - present)
Data analysis
Project development
National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) (2003 - 2004)
Compensated Validators Study. Francis Child Development Institute Evaluation (2003),
Program Evaluation.Early Head Start Research Study (1997 - present),
Qualitative data analysis . Impacts of Welfare Reform Study , (1998 - 2002),
Qualitative data analysis, Project administration and development.
Education:
Ph.D., Human Development and Family Studies 2002. University of Missouri
M.S.Human Development and Family Studies 2000, University of Missouri
B.S., Psychology 1997, Missouri State University
Selected Publications:
Thornburg, K. R. and Brookes, S. J. (2008). Culturally Responsive Advocacy for Children and Families: Strategies for Preparing Students to Become Advocates.In K. Grant and J. Ray (Eds.). Home, School, and Community Collaboration: Supportive Family Involvement Practices. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage.
Brookes, S. J. (2008).Teacher as Family Resource in Home, School, and Community Collaboration: Supportive Family Involvement Practices. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage.
Ispa, J. M. and Brookes, S. J. (2006). The background: Some Early Head Start history and an introduction to the mothers. In J. M. Ispa, K. R. Thornburg, and M. A. Fine, (Eds.). Keepin’ On: The Everyday Stories of Young Families in Poverty (pp. 11-19). Baltimore: Brookes Publishing.
Brookes, S. J., Thornburg, K. R., and Ispa, J. M. (2006). Helping children and families: Home visitor roles and dilemmas. In J. M. Ispa, K. R. Thornburg, and M. A. Fine, (Eds.). Keepin’ On: The Everyday Stories of Young Families in Poverty (pp. 249-266). Baltimore: Brookes Publishing.
Brookes, S. J. and Thornburg, K. R. (2006). Child care arrangements. In J. M. Ispa, K. R. Thornburg, and M. A. Fine, (Eds.). Keepin’ On: The Everyday Stories of Young Families in
Poverty (pp. 267-281). Baltimore: Brookes Publishing.
Thornburg, K. R. and Brookes, S. J. (2006). Violence. In J. M. Ispa, K. R. Thornburg, and M. A. Fine, (Eds.). Keepin’ On: The Everyday Stories of Young Families in Poverty (pp. 283-296). Baltimore: Brookes Publishing.
Thornburg, K. R., Halgunseth, L. C., Brookes, S. J., Ispa, J. M., and Fine, M. A. (2006). Implications for researchers, practitioners, and policymakers. In J. M. Ispa, K. R. Thornburg, and M. A. Fine, (Eds.). Keepin’ On: The Everyday Stories of Young Families in Poverty
(pp. 299-330). Baltimore: Brookes Publishing.
Brookes, S. J., Ispa, J. M., Summers, J. A., Thornburg, K. R., and Lane, V. (2006). Building successful home visitor-mother relationships and reaching program goals: A qualitative look at contributing factors. Early Childhood Research Quarterly, 21, 1, 25-45.
Brookes, S. J., Henk, J., and Thornburg, K. R. (2005). “Evaluation of the Partnership between an Early Head Start Program and Child Welfare Services.” Report submitted to United States
Department of Health and Human Services, Washington, DC.
Manuscripts in Preparation
Brookes, S. J. and Lane, V. J. Building connections: Early Head Start and Child Welfare Services in partnership to improve permanency for infants and toddlers at risk of child abuse and neglect. University of Southern Mississippi.
Brookes, S. J. Strengthening Families: Early Care and Education Professionals Supporting
Families. University of Southern Mississippi.
Presentations
Brookes, S. J. and Burgess, A. M. (2008). “Whipping boy no longer: Family professionals respond.” Presented to MAFCS Annual Conference, Feb. 27, 2008, Jackson, MS.
Pickering, L., Brookes, S. J., Burgess, A. M., and Parker, J. C. (2008). “Using Web-Based Video Technology to Assist Family Professionals.” Presented to MAFCS Annual Conference,
Feb. 27, 2008, Jackson, MS.
Brookes, S. J. and Lane, V. J. (2007). “Building Connections: Continuing to Examine the
Partnership between Early Head Start and Child Welfare Services in a Rural Midwestern
Community.” Presented to Zero to Three’s National Training Institute, Nov. 30 – Dec 2, 2007, Orlando, Florida.
Brookes, S. J. (2007). “What Does all this Magic Mean? Research in an Early Care and
Education Program.” Presented to the Center for Child Development, University of Southern Mississippi, August 31, 2007.
Brookes, S. J. (2007). “Building Partnerships: A Collaboration between Early Head Start and
the Children’s Division.” National Child Abuse and Neglect Conference, April 17 – 21, 2007, Portland, Oregon.
Brookes, S. J. (2007). “Missouri Strengthening Families Initiative.” Presented to Missouri Children’s Trust Fund: Child Abuse and Neglect Conference, March 14 – 16, 2007, Jefferson City, Missouri.
Brookes, S. J., and Lane, V. J. (2006). “Building Connections: A Partnership between Early Head Start and Child Welfare Services In a Rural Midwestern Community.” Presented to Zero to Three’s National Training Institute: Sharing a Vision for Babies and Families, Dec. 1-3, 2006, Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Morrison, J. W., Brookes, S. J., Thornburg, K., and Henk, J. (2006). “The Impact of a Constructivist Training Program on Early Care and Education Teachers’ Views of Learning and Training.” Presented to Head Start’s 8th National Research Conference: Serving Children through Partnership and Collaboration, June 26-28, 2006, Washington, DC.
Brookes, S. J., Henk, J., and Lane, V. J. (2006). “Building Connections: An Evaluation of the Partnership between Early Head Start and Child Welfare Services In a Rural Mid-Western Community.” Presented to Head Start’s 8th National Research Conference: Serving Children through Partnership and Collaboration, June 26-28, 2006, Washington, DC.
Lane, V. J. and Brookes, S. J. (2006). “Early Head Start/Child Welfare Services: A Collaborative Process.” Presented to Head Start’s 8th National Research Conference: Serving Children through Partnership and Collaboration, June 26-28, 2006, Washington, DC.
Brookes, S. J. (2005). “Evaluation of the Partnership between an Early Head Start Program and Child Welfare Services.” Presented to Children’s Therapy Center and Children’s Division, October 2005, Sedalia, MO.
Morrison, J. W., Brookes, S. J., Thornburg, K. R., and Henk, J. (2005). “Early Childhood Teacher Training Utilizing the Project Construct Program Approach: A Qualitative Investigation.” Presented to the National Association for the Education of Young Children Annual Conference, December 6-9, 2005, Washington, DC.
Brookes, S. J. and Thornburg, K. R. (2004). Child care arrangements among families with
low-incomes: Options and preferences. Presented at Head Start’s Seventh National Research Conference: Promoting Positive Development in Young Children: Designing Strategies that Work, Washington, DC.
Brookes, S. J. and Thornburg, K. R. (2004). Resilience in low-income African American families with low incomes: A closer examination of kin support. Presented at the Lifespan Development Initiative Symposium, Columbia, Missouri.
Brookes, S. J., Sharp, E. A., and Thornburg, K. R. (2002). Protective factors for children in
African American families with low incomes: A closer examination of kin support. Presented at
Head Start’s Sixth National Research Conference: The First Eight Years: Pathways to the Future, Washington, DC.
Brookes, S. J., Thornburg, K. R., and Scott, J. (2001). Welfare reform: Making the transition
from welfare to work. Presented at National Association for the Education of Young Children
Annual Conference, Anaheim, CA.
Thornburg, K. R., Spellman, M., Kisker, E. E., Gavin, K., and Brookes, S. J. (2001). The impact
of welfare reform on young children, their families, and their communities: From the Capitol to
the cradle. Presented at The Impact of Welfare Reform on Young Children, Their Families, and
Their Communities Conference, Washington, DC.
Kuhns, C., Brookes, S. J., and Thornburg, K. R. (2001). The impact of welfare reform on young children, their families, and their communities: Child care and Early Head Start. Presented at
The Impact of Welfare Reform on Young Children, Their Families, and Their Communities
Conference, Washington, DC.
Wellenkamp, J., Brookes, S. J., and Thornburg, K. R. (2001). The impact of welfare reform on
young children, their families, and their communities: Making the transition from welfare to work.
Presented at The Impact of Welfare Reform on Young Children, Their Families, and Their
Communities Conference, Washington, DC.
Brookes, S. J., Thornburg, K. R., Schmitz, C., and Szymendera, S. (2001). Welfare reform,
Early Head Start, and collaboration: Catalyst for change. Presented at The Impact of Welfare
Reform on Young Children, Their Families, and Their Communities Conference, Washington,
DC.Ispa, J. M., Sharp, E. A.,
Brookes, S. J., Wolfenstein, M., Thornburg, K. R., Fine, M. A., and
Lane, V. (2000). Mother and home visitor personality characteristics, the mother-home-visitor
relationship, and home visit intensity. Presented at Head Start’s Fifth National Research
Conference: Developmental and Contextual Transitions of Children and Families: Implications for
Research, Policy, and Practice, Washington, DC.
Brookes, S. J. and Burgess, A. M. (2008). “Building Blocks for Successful Parent-Teacher Connections: An Evaluation of a Strengthening Families Initiative Pilot Study” Submitted to NAEYC Annual Conference, Nov. 5-8, 2008. Dallas, TX.
Brookes, S. J. (2008). “A Successful Collaboration: An Evaluation of the Partnership between
Early Head Start and Child Welfare Services In a Rural Midwestern Community.” Submitted
to Ninth Annual Head Start National Research Conference, June 23-25, 2008,
Washington, D. C.
Policy Briefs
Brookes, S. J. and Watson, A.L. (2004). Foster care: Meeting the needs of children in the State’s custody. (Available from the Center for Family Policy and Research, University of
Missouri-Columbia, 1400 Rock Quarry Road, Columbia, MO 65211).
Brookes, S. J. (2002). Welfare reform: How it shapes the lives of infants and toddlers, their families, and their communities. (Available from the Center for Family Policy and Research, University of Missouri-Columbia, 1400 Rock Quarry Road, Columbia, MO 65211).
Brookes, S. J. (2001). The impact of welfare reform on infants and toddlers: Child care services. (Available from the Center for Family Policy and Research, University of Missouri-Columbia, 1400 Rock Quarry Road, Columbia, MO 65211).
Brookes, S. J. (2001). The impact of welfare reform on infants and toddlers: Collaboration among agencies. (Available from the Center for Family Policy and Research, University of
Missouri-Columbia, 1400 Rock Quarry Road, Columbia, MO 65211).
Brookes, S. J. (2001). The impact of welfare reform on infants and toddlers: The role of Early Head Start and Head Start. (Available from the Center for Family Policy and Research, University of Missouri-Columbia, 1400 Rock Quarry Road, Columbia, MO 65211).
Brookes, S. J. (2001). The impact of welfare reform on infants and toddlers: Families entering the work force. (Available from the Center for Family Policy and Research, University of Missouri-Columbia, 1400 Rock Quarry Road, Columbia, MO 65211).
Brookes, S. J. (2000). The impact of welfare reform on infants and toddlers (National and State level briefs). (Available from the Center for Family Policy and Research, University of Missouri-Columbia, 1400 Rock Quarry Road, Columbia, MO 65211).
Grants Awarded
Brookes, S. J. (2006). Strengthening Families Initiative. Children’s Trust Fund. ($20,000).
Brookes, S. J., Leach, L., Goudge, B., and Yang, J. (2006). Child Advocacy Day Attendance, Family and Consumer Sciences Students. Northwest Missouri State University. Culture of Quality Grant. ($1,000).
Service
Member, Southern Early Childhood Association (2007-present)
Member, Coalition of Child Welfare Advisory Board, Mississippi (2007-present)
Member, Curriculum Committee, CFS Department, USM (2007-present)
Member, Tenure and Promotion Committee, CFS Department, USM (2007-present)
Member, Faculty Senate, Northwest Missouri State University (2006-2007)
Member, Research Committee, Northwest Missouri State University (2006-2007)
Member, Employment Equity, Northwest Missouri State University (2006-2007)
Member, Scholarship Committee, FCS Department (2006)
Member, Graduate Survey Committee, FCS Department (2006)
Member, Academic Honesty Committee, FCS Department (2005-2006)
Member, Academic Civility Committee, FCS Department (2005)
Member, Advisory Network of Children of Incarcerated Parents, NAEYC (2005-present)
Research Chair, Strengthening Families Initiative (2005-present)
Vice President, Board of Directors, Community Nursery Schools (2000-2002)
Member, Child Care Task Force, University of MO- Columbia (2001-2002)
Member, National Association for the Education of Young Children (1991-present)
Awards
Tower Service Award, 2007
Adele Hoffman Scholarship, 2002
Graduate Teaching Scholars Program, 1998-1999
Huggins Fellowship, 1997-2001
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