Professional Interests 

• Mental health and substance abuse services with at-risk populations

Current Research

• Treatment for depression in low-income individuals

Teaching

• Mental Health Practice
• Social Work in a Multicultural Society

Practice Experience

Five years' experience as a mental health and substance abuse practitioner; additional experience coordinating a treatment foster care program and working as a counselor for pregnant teens.

Selected Recent Publications

Daro, D., McCurdy, K., Falconnier, L. (in press).  The Engagement and Retention of 
Participants in Family Support Programs:  Participant and Program Effects.  Child Abuse & Neglect.

Falconnier, L., Hartnett, M. A., Leathers, S. J., & Testa, M. (1999). Placement Stability Study: Final Report.  Chicago, IL:  Illinois Department of Children and Family Services. 

Testa, M. F., & Falconnier, L. (1998). Improving Data Collection on Adoption and Relinquishment of Children in the National Survey of Family Growth (NSFG).  Chicago, IL:  School of Social Service Administration, University of Chicago.

Leathers, S. J., Testa, M., & Falconnier, L. (1998). The Levels of Care Project:  Final Report.  Chicago, IL: Illinois Department of Children and Family Services. 

Affiliations, Associations & Consultations 

• Illinois Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
• Member, National Association of Social Workers