Human Development and Family Sciences

  • Staci Perlman helps homeless children, combats developmental delays

    Staci Perlman helps homeless children, combats developmental delays

    December 9, 2014

    Dr. Staci Perlman’s research on promoting the development and well-being of homeless youth is highlighted by UDaily. Dr. Perlman also appeared as a guest on WHYY’s Radio Times to discuss child homelessness.

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  • Human Services Senior volunteers with buildOn in Nicaragua

    Human Services Senior volunteers with buildOn in Nicaragua

    November 12, 2014

    Katlin Sullivan, a senior in the Human Services major, spent a week in Nicaragua building a school with other volunteers from buildOn.  Read more about Katlin’s experience and other opportunities to support buildOn’s efforts in the United States and ar …

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  • UD Alumna conducting research on benefits of therapy dogs

    UD Alumna conducting research on benefits of therapy dogs

    October 24, 2014

    Cassie Gonce, a 2009 graduate of the Human Services program, is now working with PAWs for People conducting research on the benefits therapy dogs can offer to cancer patients. To learn more about Cassie’s work, read the October 23, 2014 UDaily article  …

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  • Dr. Bahira Trask discusses international issues of aging on Boomer Generation Radio

    Dr. Bahira Trask discusses international issues of aging on Boomer Generation Radio

    October 14, 2014

    On October 14, 2014 Dr. Trask discussed international issues of aging on Boomer Generation Radio. A podcast recording of this edition can be accessed on the Jewish Sacred Aging website. The first half of the episode features Krista McKay of the Delawar …

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  • Steven M. Eidelman featured in study of Best & Worst Cities for People with Disabilities

    Steven M. Eidelman featured in study of Best & Worst Cities for People with Disabilities

    October 8, 2014

    WalletHub released 2014’s Best & Worst Cities for People with Disabilities. The study analyzed conditions in cities across the United States, and featured comments from a panel of experts including Professor Eidelman. To review WalletHub’s findings …

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  • UD’s Early Learning Center Celebrates 10th Anniversary

    UD’s Early Learning Center Celebrates 10th Anniversary

    September 19, 2014

    Ten years ago, the University of Delaware’s College of Human Services, Education and Public Policy (now the College of Education and Human Development) saw the opportunity to address this need by creating a full-day, full year program for children and …

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  • Dr. Trask selected to participate in the White House Summit on Working Families

    Dr. Trask selected to participate in the White House Summit on Working Families

    September 12, 2014

    The White House Council on Women and Girls, the Department of Labor (DOL) and the Center for American Progress hosted a Summit on Working Families on June 23, 2014, that focused on how to re-fashion the American workplace. Read more in the September 12 …

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  • Celebration of Excellence

    Celebration of Excellence

    May 20, 2014

    The University of Delaware College of Education and Human Development (CEHD) showcased student research and celebrated the achievements of undergraduate and graduate students during special events on May 2. Read the UDaily article to learn more.

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  • Recognition of Staci Perlman

    Recognition of Staci Perlman

    April 25, 2014

    Staci Perlman, assistant professor, was presented with a citation from the City Council of Philadelphia in April for her work on behalf of children and families experiencing homelessness. Read UDaily’s For the Record to learn more about this recognitio …

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  • Dr. Bahira Trask’s recent book and research

    Dr. Bahira Trask’s recent book and research

    April 1, 2014

    Dr. Trask, Professor and Associate Chair, explores the life-work balance of women around the world in her recent book. Read the UD Messenger to learn more.

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