| Lydia
A. Falconnier
Assistant Professor B.A., Wheaton College, Wheaton, Illinois M.S.W., University of Illinois at Chicago Ph.D., University of Chicago, School of Social Service Administration Email: lfalconn@uic.edu
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Professional Interests
- Mental health and substance abuse services with at-risk populations
Current
Research
- Treatment for depression for low-income individuals
Teaching
- Mental Health Practice
- Social Work in a Multicultural Socieity
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 Worker (LCSW)
- Member, National Association of Social Workers
