Opportunity Details

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Faculty Information

Laurel Leslie

lleslie@tuftsmedicalcenter.org

Associate Professor

P: (617) 636-5090

F: (617) 636-6280

Address:

Center on Child and Family Outcomes
800 Washington Street
Tufts Medical Center #345

Boston, MA 02111

Affiliated Institutions:

Medical School

Associated Departments:

Opportunity:
	Improving Access to and Utilization of Early Intervention Services for Foster Children
Summary:
	This research project examines the mandated collaboration between early intervention agencies and child welfare agencies in Boston, MA to address developmental needs of infants and toddlers in foster care.
Contact Via:
	E-mail Phone
Prerequisities for students?
	Intern should have an interest in the unique challenges faced by children in foster care; junior or senior standing and some research experience preferred
Responsibilities for students?
	Intern will assist in interviewing foster parents in the Boston area; qualitative data analysis in collaboration with PI; literature review; general research support