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Curriculum Vita
Daniel F. Perkins, Ph.D.
Professor of Family and Youth Resiliency and Policy
Address
Department of Agricultural and Extension Education
107 Ferguson Building
The Pennsylvania State University
University Park, PA 16802
Phone: (814) 865-6988
Fax: (814) 863-4753
E-mail: [email protected]
Education
8/1995
Ph.D. Family and Child Ecology
Michigan State University
Dissertation Title: An Examination of the Organismic, Behavioral, and
Contextual Covariates of Risk Behaviors among Diverse Groups of Adolescents
8/1991
M.S. Human Development and Family Studies
Pennsylvania State University
5/1989
B.A. Psychology (with High Distinction)
Pennsylvania State University
Professional Experience
9/2009 – present
Director, Clearinghouse for Military Family Readiness at Penn State
7/2006 – present
Professor, Department of Agricultural Economics, Sociology, and
Extension Education, The Pennsylvania State University (2011-present
75% Research and 25% Extension; 75% Extension; 25% Research 20062011). Courtesy Appointment with the Department of Human
Development and Family Studies.
1/2001– present
Affiliate Faculty Member with College of Health and Human
Development’s Prevention Research Center for the Promotion of Human
Development, The Pennsylvania State University.
9/2008 – 8/2009
Visiting Senior Research Scholar, Dartington Social Research Unit
(United Kingdom; Sabbatical focused on Type II Translational Research)
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1/2000 – 6/2006
Associate Professor, Department of Agricultural and Extension
Education, The Pennsylvania State University (75% Extension; 25%
Research).
1/1996 – 12/1999
Assistant Professor and Extension Specialist, Department of Family,
Youth, and Community Sciences, University of Florida (40% Teaching;
35% Extension; 25% Research).
8/1995 – 5/1996
Specialist in Youth and Curriculum Development, Department of Family
and Child Ecology and Michigan State University Extension.
8/1991 – 8/1995
Project Manager, Research, and Outreach Assistant, Department of Family
and Child Ecology, in cooperation with the Institute for Children, Youth,
and Families and Michigan State University Extension.
Summer 1994
Graduate Instructor, Department of Family and Child Ecology, Michigan
State University.
8/1992 – 6/1994
Youth Professional, People’s Church, East Lansing, Michigan.
8/1992 – 12/1992
Statistical Consultant, Department of Family and Child Ecology, Michigan
State University.
8/1991 – 8/1993
Research Assistant, Department of Psychology, Michigan State
University.
1/1989 – 8/1991
Research Assistant, Department of Human Development and Family
Studies, The Pennsylvania State University.
9/1986 – 8/1987
Regional Aide for Youth, Catholic Youth Organization (CYO),
Archdiocese of Philadelphia.
Publications – Peer Reviewed
Chilenski, S., Olson, J. R., Schulte, J.A. Perkins, D. F., & Spoth, R. (In Press). A Multi-level
Examination of how the Organizational Context Relates to Readiness to Implement
Prevention and Evidence-Based Programming in Community Settings. Evaluation and
Program Planning.
Hass, B. E., Mincemoyer, C. C., Perkins, D. F. (In Press). The Effects of Age, Gender, and 4-H
Involvement on Life Skill Development. Journal of Extension.
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Karre, J., Perkins, D. F., Aronson, K., DiNallo, J., Kyler, S., & Olson, J. R. (In Press). The
Evolution of a Continuum of Evidence on Evidence-Based Programs: A New Resource
for Use in Military Social Service Delivery. Evaluation Review.
Olson, J. R., Welsh, J. A., & Perkins, D. F. (In Press). Evidence-Based Programming Within
Cooperative Extension: How Can We Maintain Program Fidelity While Adapting to
Meet Local Needs? Journal of Extension.
Perkins, D. F., Chilenski, S. M., Syvertsen, A. K., Olson, J.R., Mincemoyer, C. M., Berrena E.,
Greenberg, M., & Spoth, R. (In Press). Parental involvement of sixth graders role in
predicting eighth graders’ attitudes toward school including adjustment and bonding.
Youth and Society. Pre-published December 23, 2013 as doi:
10.1177/0044118X13512858.
Aronson, F. R., Perkins, D. F., & Olson, J. (2014). Epidemiology of partner abuse with Military
families. Journal of Family Social Work, 17, 379-400.
Borden, L. M., Perkins, D. F., & Hawkey, K. (2014). 4-H Youth Development: The Past, the
present, and the future. Journal of Extension, 52 (4), 1-6.
Greenberg, M., Feinberg, M., Johnson, L. E., Perkins, D. F., Welsh, J. A., & Spoth, R. (2014).
Factors that predict financial sustainability of community coalitions: Five Years of
Findings from the PROSPER partnership project. Prevention Science,
Perkins, D. F., Chilenski, S. M., Olson, J. R., Mincemoyer, C., & Spoth, R. (2014).
Understanding of prevention science: How youth educators differ from family and
consumer science educators. Journal of Extension, 52 (3), 1-16.
Halgunseth, L. C., Perkins D. F., Lippold M.A., & Nix R. L. (2013). Delinquent-Oriented
Attitudes Mediate the Relation Between Parental Inconsistent Discipline and Early
Adolescent Behavior. Journal of Family Psychology, 27, 293-302.
Smith, E. P., Osgood, W., Caldwell, L., Hines, K., & Perkins, D. F. (2013). Measuring
collective efficacy among children in community-based afterschool programs: Exploring
pathways toward prevention and positive youth development. American Journal of
Community Psychology, 52, 27-40.
Aronson, K.R., & Perkins, D. F. (2012). Challenges faced by Military Families: Perceptions of
United States Marine Corps School Liaisons. Journal of Child and Family Studies, 1-9.
Aronson, K., Caldwell, L., & Perkins, D. F. (2011). Assisting Military School-Aged Children
and Families with School Transitions: The United States Marine Corps School Liaison
Program. Psychology in the Schools, 10, 998-1008.
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Perkins, D. F., Feinberg, M. Greenberg, M., Johnson, L., Chilenski, S., Mincemoyer, C., &
Spoth, R. (2011). Team Factors that Predict to Sustainability Indicators for CommunityBased Prevention Teams. Evaluation and Program Planning, 34, 283-291.
Serido, J., Borden, L. M., & Perkins, D. F. (2011). Moving beyond youth voice. Youth &
Society, 43, 44-63.
Mitra, D. L., Sanders, F. C. & Perkins, D. F. (2010). Providing spark and stability: The role of
intermediary organizations in establishing school-based youth-adult partnerships. Applied
Developmental Science, 14, 106-123.
Tibbits, M. K, Bumbarger, B. K., Kyler, S. J., & Perkins D. F. (2010). Sustaining evidence
based interventions under real world conditions: results from a large-scale diffusion
project. Prevention Science, 11, 252-262.
Chauveron, L. M., & Perkins, D. F. (2009). Prevention in context: Classroom heterogeneity as
a moderator of PATHS effectiveness. Journal of Children Services, 4 (1), 44-58.
Hynes, K., Smith, E., Perkins, D. F. (2009). Piloting a classroom-based intervention in afterschool programmes: A case study in science migration. Journal of Children Services,
4(3), 4-20.
Lee, S. A., Borden, L. M., Serido, J., Perkins, D. F. (2009). Ethnic minority youth in youth
programs: Feelings of safety, relationships with adult staff, and perceptions of learning
social skills. Youth & Society, 41, 234-255.
Bumbarger, B. K., & Perkins, D. F. (2008). After Randomized Trials: Issues Related to
Dissemination of Evidence-Based Interventions. Journal of Children Services, 3, 55-64.
Daniels, A. M., & Perkins D. F. (2008). Volunteering: Intentionally Developing a Sense of
Mattering in Youth. The International Journal of Volunteer Administration, 25, 66-71.
Mincemoyer, C., Perkins, D. F., & Santiago, A. (2008). Exploring the effectiveness of learning
communities as a source of technical assistance and professional development among
extension educators. Forum for Family and Consumer Issues, 13 (3).
Mincemoyer, C., Perkins, D. F., Ang, P. M., Greenberg, M. T., Spoth, R. L., Redman, C., &
Feinberg, M. (2008). Improving the reputation of Cooperative Extension as a source of
prevention education for youth and families: The effects of the PROSPER model.
Journal of Extension, 46, 1-11. Available online at:
http://www.joe.org/joe/2008february/a6p.shtml
Berlin, R. A., Dworkin A., Eames, N., Menconi, A., & Perkins, D. F. (2007). Examples of
Sports-based Youth Development Programs. New Directions for Youth Development,
115, 85-106
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Borden, L. M., & Perkins, D. F. (2007). The Roles Volunteers Can Fill in Community-Wide
Efforts. The International Journal of Volunteer Administration, 24, 15-22.
Le Menestrel, S., & Perkins, D. F. (2007). An Overview of How Sports, Out-of-School Time,
and Youth Well-Being Can and Do Intersect. New Directions for Youth Development,
115, 13-25.
Perkins, D. F. & Noam, G. (2007). Characteristics of Sports-based Youth Development
Programs. New Directions for Youth Development, 115, 75-84.
Perkins, D. F. & Le Menestrel, S. (Eds.) (2007). New Directions for Youth Development:
Sports-based Youth Development (volume 15). San Francisco: Jossey-Bass.
Perkins, D. F., Borden, L. M., Villarruel, F. A., Carlton Hug, A., Stone, M., & Keith, J. G.
(2007). Participation in structured youth programs: Why ethnic minority urban youth
choose to participate – or not to participate. Youth and Society, 38, 420-442.
Sanders, F. C., Movit, M. A., Mitra, D. L., & Perkins, D. F. (2007). Examining ways in which
youth conference can spell gains in community youth development and engagement.
LEARNing Landscapes, 1, 49-77.
Wicks, A., Beedy, J. P. & Perkins, D. F. (2007). Intermediaries Supporting Sports-based Youth
Development Programs. New Directions for Youth Development, 115, 107-118.
Borden, L. M., & Perkins, D. F. (2006). Community youth development professionals:
Providing the necessary supports. Child & Youth Care Forum, 35, 101-153.
Borden, L. M., Perkins, D. F., Villarruel, F. A., Carlton Hug, A, Stone, M., & Keith, J. G.
(2006). Challenges and opportunities to Latino youth development: Increasing
meaningful participation in youth development programs. Hispanic Journal of
Behavioral Sciences, 28, 187-208.
Jones, K. R., & Perkins, D. F. (2006). Youth and adult perceptions of their relationships within
community-based youth programs. Youth and Society, 38, 90-109.
Perkins, D. F., Mincemoyer, C. C., & Lillehoj, K. (2006). Extension educators’ perception of
community readiness, knowledge of youth prevention science, and experience with
collaboration. Journal of Family and Consumer Science, 98 (4), 20-26.
Ramos, D., & Perkins, D. F. (2006). Goodness of fit assessment of the Alcohol Intervention
Program and the underlying theories of change. Journal of American College Health, 55,
57-64.
Scheve, J. A., Perkins, D. F., & Mincemoyer, C. C. (2006). Collaborative team for youth
engagement. Journal of Community Practice, 12, 219-234.
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Scheve, J. A., Perkins, D. F., & Mincemoyer, C. C. (2006). Community team’s characteristics
that foster youth engagement. Journal of Youth Development: Bridging Research and
Practice, 1, 8 pages. Available online at:
http://www.nae4ha.org/directory/jyd/jyd_article.aspx?id=d4d218b6-2440-4b13-b4da967da882f90a
Jones, K. R., & Perkins, D. F. (2005). Assessing perceptions to determine the quality of youthadult relationships among community youth programs. Journal of Extension, 43, 1-14.
Available online at: http://www.joe.org/joe/2005october/a5.shtml
Mincemoyer, C., & Perkins, D. F. (2005). Measuring the impact of youth development
programs: A national on-line youth life skills evaluation system. The Forum for Family
and Consumer Issues (11 pages). Available online at:
http://www.ces.ncsu.edu/depts/fcs/pub/forum.html.
Mullis, A. K., Mullis, R. L., Cornille, T. A., Kershaw, M. A., Beckerman, A., & Perkins, D. F.
(2005). Young chronic offenders: A case study of contextual and intervention
characteristics. Youth Violence and Juvenile Justice, 3, 133-150.
Ansay, S., & Perkins, D. F. (2004). Interpreting outcomes: Using focus groups in evaluation
research. Family Relations, 53, 310-316.
Ferrer, M., Fugate, A. M., & Perkins, D. F. (2004). Rediscovering the potential of in-depth
training when programming for at-risk audiences. Journal of Extension, 42, 1-5.
Available online at: http://www.joe.org/joe/2004february/iw3.shtml.
Mincemoyer, C. C., Perkins, D. F., & Lillehoj, K. (2004). Perceptions of the Cooperative
Extension Service: A community resource for youth and family programs. Journal of
Extension, 42, 1-11. Available online at: http://www.joe.org/joe/2004october/a5.shtml
Perkins, D. F., & Borden, L. M. (2004). A multidimensional ecological examination of a youth
development program for military dependent youth. Journal of Prevention and
Intervention in the Community, 27, 49-65.
Perkins, D. F., Jacobs, J., Barber, B, & Eccles, J. S. (2004). Childhood and adolescent sports
participation as predictors of participation in sports and physical fitness activities during
adulthood. Youth and Society, 35, 495-520.
Perkins, D. F., & Jones, K. R. (2004). Risk behaviors and resiliency within physically abused
adolescents. Child Abuse and Neglect, 28, 547-563.
Borden, L. M., & Perkins, D. F. (2003). Volunteers as essential members of community
collaborations. The Journal of Volunteer Administration, 21, 20-24.
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Jones, K. R., & Perkins, D. F. (2003). CAYDO: Connecting the Gaps of Community Youth
Assessments. Journal of Extension, 41, 10 pages. Available online at:
http://www.joe.org/joe/2003december/a2.shtml.
Mincemoyer, C. C., & Perkins, D. F. (2003). Assessing youth decision-making skills and
influences on decisions. Forum for Family and Consumer Issues, 8, 9 pages. Available
online at: http://www.ces.ncsu.edu/depts/fcs/pub/8(1)/mincemoyer.html
Perkins, D. F., Luster, T., & Jank, W. (2002). Protective factors, physical abuse, and purging
from community-wide surveys of female adolescents. Journal of Adolescent Research,
17, 377-400.
Perkins, D. F., & Hartless, G. (2002). Suicide among adolescents: An ecological risk
factor approach. Journal of Adolescent Research, 17, 3-26.
Ansay, S., & Perkins, D. F. (2001). The relationship between parental bonding and family
reunification: A social bonding perspective. Family Relations, 50, 220-229.
Mincemoyer, C. C., & Perkins, D. F. (2001). Building your youth development toolkit:
A community youth development orientation for Pennsylvania 4-H Youth Programs.
Journal of Extension, 39, 8 pages. Available online at:
http://www.joe.org/joe/2001august/a7.html
Perkins, D. F. (2001). Issues facing rural youth and a framework for positive change.
Journal of Family Relations and Human Development/Family Economics and Resource
Management, 4, 122-130.
Perkins, D. F., Borden, L. M., & Villarruel, F. A. (2001). Community youth development: A
partnership for change. School Community Journal, 11, 39-56.
Perkins, D. F., & Butterfield, J. R. (1999). Building an asset-based program for 4-H. Journal of
Extension, 37, 10 pages. Available online at: http://www.joe.org/joe/1999august/a2.html
Perkins, D. F., Borden, L. M., & Knox, A. A. (1999). Two critical factors in collaboration for
children, youth, and families. Journal of Family and Consumer Sciences, 91, 73-82.
Borden, L. M., & Perkins, D. F. (1999). Assessing your collaboration: A self-evaluation tool.
Journal of Extension, 37, 5 pages. Available online at:
http://www.joe.org/joe/1999april/tt1.html
Perkins, D. F., & Luster, T. (1999). The relationship between sexual abuse and purging:
Findings from community-wide surveys of female adolescents. Child Abuse and Neglect,
The International Journal, 23, 371-382.
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Perkins, D. F., & Ansay, S. (1998). Family visitation programs: Are they working? Family
Relations, 47, 253-258.
Perkins, D. F., Luster, T., Villarruel, F. A., & Small, S. (1998). An ecological risk-factor
examination of adolescents’ sexual activity in three ethnic groups. Journal of Marriage
and the Family, 60, 660-673.
Perkins, D. F., Haas, B., & Keith, J. G. (1997). An integration of positive youth development
within the runaway youth and homeless shelter system. New Designs for Youth
Development, 13, 36-41.
Perkins, D. F., & Lerner, R. M. (1995). Relationships between single versus multiple indicators
of physical attractiveness and psychosocial behaviors among young adolescents. Journal
of Early Adolescence, 15, 269-298.
Perkins, D. F. (1994). Leadership for effective service. Journal of Leadership Studies, 1, 131136.
Perkins, D. F., Ferrari, T. M., Covey, M. A., & Keith, J. G. (1994). Getting dinosaurs to dance:
Community collaborations as applications of ecological theory. Human Ecology
FORUM, 7, 39-46.
Perkins, D. F., & Miller, J. A. (1994). Why community service and service-learning: Providing
rationale and research. Journal of Democracy and Education, 9, 11-15.
Peer Reviewed Manuscripts – Under Review
Aronson, K. R., Kyler, S., Moeller, J., Welsh, J., & Perkins, D. F. (Submitted). Challenges faced
by military families with children who have special needs: Perceptions of family support
providers. Journal of Family Psychology.
Chilenski, S. M., Perkins, D. F., Olson, J, Hoffman, L., Feinberg, M.E., Greenberg, M., Welsh,
J., Crowley, D.M., & Spoth, R. (Submitted). The power of a collaborative relationship
between technical assistance providers and community prevention teams: A correlational
and longitudinal study.
Davenport, K. E., Richardson, C. B., Watson, H. A., & Perkins, D. F. (Submitted). Curbing
Information Overload: Harnessing the Power of Standardized Vetting Criteria to Identify
the “Best” Online Resources
Davis, K. D., Mineo, C., Richardson, C., Karre, J., Aronson, K. R., & Perkins, D. F.
(Submitted). Engaging military families in Research.
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Karre, J.K., Perkins, D.F., Aronson, K.R., DiNallo, J., Kyler, S., Olson, J., & Mentzer, C.E. (
Submitted). The evolution of a continuum of evidence on evidence-based programs: A
new resource
for use in military social service delivery.
Perkins, D. F., Aronson, K. R., Karre, J., Kyler, S. J., & DiNallo, J. M. (Submitted). Reducing
Barriers to Evidence-Based Practice with Military Families: Clearinghouse for Military
Family Readiness.
Welsh, J., Olson, J., Perkins, D.F., Ormsby, L., & Travis, W. (Submitted). The role social
support in post deployment adjustment within U.S. Air Force active duty personnel.
Peer Reviewed Manuscripts – In preparation
Aronson, K. R., Saathoff-Wells, T., & Perkins, D. F. (in preparation). Understanding familyrelated predictors of child fatalities in military families.
Culler, E., Davis, K., Morgan, N., Kyler, S., Aronson, K. R., Schussler, D., & Perkins, D. F. (in
preparation). The effect of service member absence on spouses with young children.
Culler, E., Davis, K., Morgan, N., Kyler, S., Moeller, J., Aronson, K. R., & Perkins, D. F. (in
preparation). Use and perceptions of parent absence programs for military children.
Davis, K., Culler, E., Morgan, N., Kyler, S., Aronson, K. R., Mineo, C., Schussler, D., &
Perkins, D. F. (in preparation). The effect of parental absence on children.
Geier, M., Morgan, N., Richardson, C., Aronson, K. R., & Perkins, D. F. (in preparation) Does
exposure to support resources enhance the job satisfaction of National Guard and
Reserve service members?
Gungor, D. E., DiNallo, J. M., & Perkins, D. F. (in preparation). There is a limited intersection
between childhood obesity interventions that have been evaluated in peer-reviewed
literature and that are available to the public.
Karre, J., Aronson, K. R., DiNallo, J., Kyler, S., & Perkins, D. F. (in preparation). Using a
continuum of evidence to help select evidence-based programs.
Karre, J., Saathoff-Wells, T., Davenport, K., Aronson, K. R., & Perkins, D. F. (in preparation).
Assessing the evaluability of evidence-based family programs in the military context:
Lessons learned and ideas for improving the process.
Kyler, S., Karre, J., Richardson, C., Aronson, K. R., Shulte, J., & Perkins, D. F. (in preparation).
Clarifying the complicated use of terms in implementation and dissemination science: A
guide for practitioners.
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Morgan, N., Geier, M., Richardson, C., Aronson, K. R., & Perkins, D. F. (in preparation). Does
exposure to skill building experiences enhance the job satisfaction of National Guard and
Reserve service members?
Richardson, C., Aronson, K. R., & Perkins, D. F. (in preparation). Common components in the
treatment of PTSD among service members.
Richardson, C., Geier, M., Morgan, N., Aronson, K. R., & Perkins, D. F. (in preparation). Does
exposure to support resources enhance employment opportunities among National Guard
and Reserve service members?
Welsh, J., Olson, J., Perkins, D. F., Aronson, K. R., Winnick, J., Travis, W., & Kessler-Walker,
D. (in preparation). Factors predicting depression among Air Force personnel.
Publications – Books
Kelly, B & Perkins, D. F. (Eds.) (2012). Handbook of Implementation Science for Psychology
in Education. London: Cambridge Press.
Villarruel, F. A., Perkins, D. F., Borden, L. M., & Keith, J. G. (2003). Community youth
development: Practice, policy, and research. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage.
Lerner, R. M., & Perkins, D. F. (Eds.) (1999). Social interactions in adolescence and
promoting positive societal contributions of youth. New York: Garland.
Publications – Chapters
Bumbarger, B. K., Perkins, D. F., & Greenberg, M. (2010). Taking effective prevention to scale
(pp. 433-444). In B. Doll, B. Pfohl, and J. Yoon (Eds.), Handbook of Prevention Science.
Mahwah, NJ: Lawrence Erlbaum Associates, Inc.
Perkins, D. F. (2009). Community youth development. In J. Wood & J. Hine (Eds.), Working
with young people (104-113). London: Sage.
Flanagan, C.A., Webster, N., & Perkins, D. F. (2006). Public policy: Encouraging adult
volunteerism with young people. In E. G. Clary & J. E. Rhodes (Eds.), Mobilizing adults
for positive youth development: Lessons from the behavioral sciences on promoting
socially valued activities (pp. 195-210). Norwell, MA: Kluwer Academic Publishers.
Perkins, D. F., & Daniels, A. M. (2006). Athletic square model of youth sport. In L. Sherrod, C.
Flanagan, R. Kassimir, & A. B. Syvertsen (Eds.), Youth activism: An international
encyclopedia (89-91 pages). Westport, CT: Greenwood Publishing Company.
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Perkins, D. F., & Borden, L. M. (2006). Competitive Sports Pressure and Out-of-School
Learning Experiences. In F. A. Villarruel, & T. Luster (Eds.), Adolescent mental health
(239-256). Westport, CT: Greenwood Publishing.
Perkins, D. F., & Caldwell, L. (2005). Resiliency, protective processes, promotion, and
community youth development. In Witt, P., & Caldwell, L. (Eds.), Recreation and youth
development (149-167). State College, PA: Venture Publishing.
Bobek, D. L., Katcher, E., Perkins, D. F., & Jovanovich, J. (2005). Lerner, Richard M. . In C. B.
Fisher, & R. M. Lerner (Eds.), Applied developmental science: An encyclopedia of
research, policies, and programs (pp. 650-654). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage.
Borden, L. M., Perkins, D. F., Villurreal, F.A., & Stone. M. A. (2005). To participate or not to
participate: That is the question. In H. Weiss & P. Little (Eds.) New directions for youth
development: Theory, research and practice. Conceptualizing participation in out-ofschool time programs (pp. 33-50). San Francisco: Jossey-Bass.
Borden L. M., & Perkins, D. F. (2005). Community linkages, levels of. In C. B. Fisher, & R.
M. Lerner (Eds.), Applied developmental science: An encyclopedia of research, policies,
and programs (pp. 286-288). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage.
Chauveron, L., & Perkins, D. F. (2005). Community youth development: Beyond youth
development. In C. B. Fisher, & R. M. Lerner (Eds.), Applied developmental science: An
encyclopedia of research, policies, and programs (pp. 290-292). Thousand Oaks, CA:
Sage.
Jones, K. R., & Perkins, D. F. (2005). Youth adult partnerships. In C. B. Fisher & R. M. Lerner
(Eds.), Applied developmental science: An encyclopedia of research, policies, and
programs (pp. 1159-1163). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage.
Perkins, D. F. (2005). Resiliency in adolescence. In C. B. Fisher & R. M. Lerner (Eds.),
Applied developmental science: An encyclopedia of research, policies, and programs (pp.
938-942). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage.
Perkins, D. F., & Borden, L. M. (2005). Youth development programs, essential elements. In C.
B. Fisher & R. M. Lerner (Eds.), Applied developmental science: An encyclopedia of
research, policies, and programs (pp. 1175-1178). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage.
Perkins, D. F., & Caldwell, L. (2005). Resiliency, protective processes, promotion, and
community youth development. In P. Witt & L. Caldwell (Eds.), Recreation and youth
development (pp. 149-167). State College, PA: Venture Publishing.
Perkins, D. F., & Mincemoyer, C. C. (2005). Risk behaviors. In C. B. Fisher & R. M. Lerner
(Eds.), Applied developmental science: An encyclopedia of research, policies, and
programs (pp. 944-947). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage.
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Borden L. M., & Perkins, D. F. (2003). Community based organizations. In J. R. Miller, R. M.
Lerner, L. B. Schiamberg, & P. M. Anderson (Eds.), Human ecology: An encyclopedia of
children, families, communities, and environments (pp. 141-144). Santa Barbara, CA:
ABC-Clio.
Daniels, A. M., & Perkins, D. F. (2003). Youth sports: An ecological perspective. In J. R.
Miller, R. M. Lerner, L. B. Schiamberg, & P. M. Anderson (Eds.), Human ecology: An
encyclopedia of children, families, communities, and environments (pp. 727-730). Santa
Barbara, CA: ABC-Clio.
Perkins, D. F. (2003). Resiliency. In J. R. Miller, R. M. Lerner, L. B. Schiamberg, & P. M.
Anderson (Eds.), Human ecology: An encyclopedia of children, families, communities,
and environments (pp. 614-618). Santa Barbara, CA: ABC-Clio.
Perkins, D. F., & Borden, L. M. (2003). Risk factors, risk behaviors, and resiliency in
adolescence. In R. M. Lerner, M. A. Easterbrooks, & J. Mistry (Eds.), Handbook of
psychology: Vol. 6 Developmental psychology (pp. 273-419). New York: Wiley.
Perkins, D. F., & Borden, L. M. (2003). Community youth development. In J. R. Miller, R. M.
Lerner, L. B. Schiamberg, & P. M. Anderson (Eds.), Human ecology: An encyclopedia of
children, families, communities, and environments (pp. 138-141). Santa Barbara, CA:
ABC-Clio.
Perkins, D. F., & Borden, L. M. (2003). Key elements of community youth development
programs. In F. A. Villarruel, D. F. Perkins, L. M. Borden, & J. G. Keith, (Eds.),
Community youth development: Practice, policy, and research (pp. 327-340). Thousand
Oaks, CA: Sage.
Perkins, D. F., Borden, L. M., Keith, J. G., Hoppe-Rooney, T., & Villarruel, F. A. (2003).
Community youth development: A partnership for creating a positive world. In F. A.
Villarruel, D. F. Perkins, L. M. Borden, & J. G. Keith, (Eds.), Community youth
development: Practice, policy, and research (pp. 1-23). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage.
Perkins, D. F., & Borden, L. M. (2001). Programs for adolescents. In R. M. Lerner & J. V.
Lerner (Eds.), Adolescence in America (pp. 535-540). Santa Barbara, CA: ABC CIO.
Perkins, D. F., & Borden, L. M. (2001). Volunteerism. In R. M. Lerner & J. V. Lerner (Eds.),
Adolescence in America (pp. 788-792). Santa Barbara, CA: ABC CIO.
Lerner, R. M., & Perkins, D. F. (2001). Risk behaviors. In R. M. Lerner & J. V. Lerner (Eds.),
Adolescence in America (pp. 595-600). Santa Barbara, CA: ABC CIO.
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Perkins, D. F., & Villarruel, F. A. (2000). An ecological risk-factor examination of Latino
adolescents' engagement in sexual activity. In M. Montero Sieburth & F. A. Villarruel
(Eds.), Making invisible Latino adolescents visible: A critical approach for building upon
Latino diversity (pp. 83-106). New York: Falmer Press.
Perkins, D. F., Halusky, M. J., Butterfield, J. R., & Dinkins, T. C. (1999). A partnership for
youth in Florida Cooperative Extension. In T. R. Chibucos & R. M. Lerner (Eds.),
Serving children and families through community-university partnerships: Success
stories (pp. 65-74). Norwell, MA: Kluwer Academic Publishers.
Lerner, R. M., & Perkins, D. F. (1999). Issues in studying social interactions in, and promoting
the positive development of, adolescents. In R. M. Lerner & D. F. Perkins (Eds.), Social
interactions in adolescence and promoting positive societal contributions of youth (pp. 912). New York: Garland.
Keith, J. G., & Perkins, D. F. (1998). Positive youth development: An approach for community
awareness and action. In J. P. McKinney, L. B. Schiamberg, & L. Shelton (Eds.),
Teaching about adolescence: An ecological approach (pp. 73-92). New York: Garland.
Keith, J. G., Perkins, D. F., Greer, J. C., McKnight Casey, K., & Ferrari, T. M. (1998). The
Young Spartan Program: A bridge between the ivory tower and the community. I n R. M.
Lerner & L. A. K. Simon (Eds.), University-community collaborations for the twenty-first
century: Outreach scholarship for youth and families (pp. 289-314). New York: Garland.
Perkins, D. F., Borden, L. M., & Hogue, T. (1998). Standards of practice for community-based
educational collaborations. In R. Haney & J. O’Keefe (Eds.), Conversations in
excellence: Providing for the diverse needs of children and their families (pp. 85-105).
Washington, DC: National Catholic Educational Association.
Foster-Fishman, P. G., Perkins, D. F., & Davidson, W. S. (1997). Developing effective
evaluation partnerships: Paradigmatic and contextual barriers. In J. Ornelas (Ed.),
Analise psicologica (pp. 389-403). New York: Garland.
Lerner, R. M., Jacobson, L. P., & Perkins, D. F. (1993). Timing, process, and the diversity of
developmental trajectories in human life: A developmental contextual perspective. In G.
Turkewitz & D. Devenny (Eds.), Timing as an initial condition of development (pp. 4159). Hillsdale, NJ: Erlbaum.
Perkins, D. F. (1993). The ecological model of human development. In M. J. Sporakowski
(Ed.), National Council on Family Relations family life education teacher’s kit (pp. 5155). Minneapolis, MN: National Council on Family Relations.
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Publications – Invited
Perkins, D. F. (2014, January). Alcohol Brief Counseling Program refinement. A presentation
to Air Force Medical Operations Agency, San Antonio, TX.
Perkins, D. F. (2014, January). Fidelity examination of PTSD evidence-based treatments. A
presentation to Air Force Medical Operations Agency, San Antonio, TX.
Perkins, D. F. (2014, January). Early Action Help Seeking Campaign. A presentation to Air
Force Medical Operations Agency, San Antonio, TX.
Perkins, D. F., & Richardson, C. (2014, July). Evaluation of the Yellow Ribbon Reintegration
Program. Presented at the National YRRP Program Managers and Event Planners
meeting, Washington, DC.
Perkins, D. F. (2014, October). Penn State Clearinghouse for Military Family Readiness. A
presentation to Army Family Advocacy Program, San Antonio, TX.
Perkins, D. F. (2000). Key issues facing rural youth. Invitational paper. Lincoln, NE: Heartland
Center for Leadership Development.
Perkins, D. F., Haas, B., & Keith, J. G. (1997). An integration of positive youth development
within the runaway youth and homeless shelter system. New Designs for Youth
Development, 13, 36-41.
Villarruel, F. A., Gonzalez-Kruger, G., Perkins, D. F., Sanchez, R., Youatt, J. P., Onaga, E.,
Schroeder, B., & Kostelnik, M. J. (1996). Twenty-seventh annual National Council on
Family Relations media awards competition. Family Relations, 46, 83-90.
Villarruel, F. A., Gonzalez-Kruger, G., Perkins, D. F., Wilson, R. J., Youatt, J. P., Kostelnik, M.
J., & Pace, K. (1995). Twenty-sixth annual National Council on Family Relations media
awards competition. Family Relations, 44, 110-115.
Publications – Research Reports & Resources
Culler, E., Morgan, N. R., Moeller, J., Davis, K., Kyler, S., & Perkins, D. F. (January, 2014).
DoDEA Research Project: Support for Military Families during Parental Absence:
Spouse and Student Report. University Park, PA: Clearinghouse for Military Family
Readiness.
Culler, E., Morgan, N. R., Moeller, J., Davis, K., Kyler, S., & Perkins, D. F. (February, 2014).
DoDEA Research Project: Support for Military Families during Parental Absence:
School Report. University Park, PA: Clearinghouse for Military Family Readiness.
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Culler, E., Morgan, N. R., Moeller, J., Davis, K., Kyler, S., & Perkins, D. F. (March, 2014).
DoDEA Research Project: Support for Military Families during Parental Absence:
Installation Staff Report. University Park, PA: Clearinghouse for Military Family
Readiness.
Perkins, D. F., McCarthy, K., & Reunion, M. (January, 2014). Evidence for Mandated Child
Abuse Reporter Training. (A request from Penn State President). University Park, PA:
Clearinghouse for Military Family Readiness.
Perkins, D. F., McCarthy, K., & Reunion, M. (January, 2014). Evidence for Mandated Child
Abuse Reporter Training. (A request from Penn State President). University Park, PA:
Clearinghouse for Military Family Readiness.
Perkins, D. F., Kyler, S., & Tricou, L. A. (January, 2013). Family Readiness Program
Evaluation Development Project Summary of Accomplishments. University Park, PA:
Clearinghouse for Military Family Readiness.
Zack, M., Karre, J. & Perkins, D. F. (2014, December). Clearinghouse program fact sheets.
(Total number is 38; 2 pages each) University Park, PA: Clearinghouse for Military
Family Readiness. Found at: https://www.militaryfamilies.psu.edu/fact_sheets#
Davenport, D. E., Saathoff-Wells, T., Karre, J. K., & Perkins, D. F. (December, 2013). Army
Financial Readiness: Financial Management for First Term Soldiers Evaluation Plan.
University Park, PA: Clearinghouse for Military Family Readiness.
Davenport, D. E., Saathoff-Wells, T., Karre, J. K., & Perkins, D. F. (December, 2013). Report
of Work Completed to Develop an Evaluation Plan for the Air Force Personal Financial
Readiness: First Duty Station Training. University Park, PA: Clearinghouse for Military
Family Readiness.
Karre, J. K., Olson, J. R, & Perkins, D. F. (December, 2013). Marine Corps Mobilization and
Deployment Reintegration: Strong Marine Couples Evaluation Plan. University Park,
PA: Clearinghouse for Military Family Readiness.
Karre, J. K., Olson, J. R, & Perkins, D. F. (December, 2013). Report of Work Completed to
Develop an Evaluation Plan for the Marine Corps Mobilization and Deployment
Reintegration: Strong Marine Couples. University Park, PA: Clearinghouse for Military
Family Readiness.
Saathoff-Wells, T., Davenport, K.E., Karre, J.K., & Perkins, D. F. (December, 2013). Report of
Work Completed to Develop an Evaluation Plan for the Air Force Deployment Transition
Center. University Park, PA: Clearinghouse for Military Family Readiness.
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Saathoff-Wells, T., Davenport, K.E., Karre, J.K., & Perkins, D. F. (December, 2013). Air Force
Deployment Transition Center Evaluation Plan. University Park, PA: Clearinghouse for
Military Family Readiness.
Saathoff-Wells, T., Davenport, K.E., Karre, J.K., & Perkins, D. F. (November, 2013). Air Force
Deployment Transition Center Site Visit Report. University Park, PA: Clearinghouse for
Military Family Readiness.
DiNallo, J., Güngör,D. E., & Perkins, D. F., (November, 2013). 5 2 1 0 Healthy Military
Children.A Multi-media Campaign. University Park, PA: Clearinghouse for Military
Family Readiness.
DiNallo, J., Rudy, T., & Perkins D. F. (October, 2013). Directory of Opportunities for Navy
Youth Sports and Fitness Program. Millington, TN: Commander Navy Installation
Command.
Culler, E., Morgan, N. R., Moeller, J., Davis, K., Kyler, S., & Perkins, D. F. (October, 2013).
DoDEA Research Project: Support for Military Families during Parental Absence:
Student Report. University Park, PA: Clearinghouse for Military Family Readiness.
Olson, J. R, Karre, J. K., & Perkins, D. F. (October, 2013). Evaluation Plan for the Marine
Emergency Preparedness Program. University Park, PA: Clearinghouse for Military
Family Readiness.
Olson, J. R, Karre, J. K., & Perkins, D. F. (October, 2013). Report of Work Completed to
Develop an Evaluation Plan for the Marine Emergency Preparedness Program.
University Park, PA: Clearinghouse for Military Family Readiness.
Culler, E., Morgan, N. R., Moeller, J., Davis, K., Kyler, S., & Perkins, D. F. (September, 2013).
DoDEA Research Project: Support for Military Families during Parental Absence:
Spouse Report. University Park, PA: Clearinghouse for Military Family Readiness.
Perkins, D. F., Culler, E., & Morgan, N. R. (September, 2013). Direction for DoDEA Research
Phase II. University Park, PA: Clearinghouse for Military Family Readiness.
DiNallo, J., Perkins, D. F., & Rudy, T. (August, 2013). Navy Youth Sports and Fitness
Operating Manual. Millington, TN: Commander Navy Installation Command.
Davenport, D. E., Saathoff-Wells, T., Karre, J. K., & Perkins, D. F. (August, 2013). Site Visit
Report for the Air Force Personal Financial Readiness: First Duty Station Training.
University Park, PA: Clearinghouse for Military Family Readiness.
Karre, J. K., & Perkins, D. F. (July, 2013). Site visit for Marine Corps Mobilization and
Deployment Reintegration: Strong Marine Couples. University Park, PA: Clearinghouse
for Military Family Readiness.
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Karre, J. K., & Perkins, D. F. (July, 2013). Site visit for the Marine Emergency Preparedness
Program (10 pages). University Park, PA: Clearinghouse for Military Family Readiness.
Saathoff-Wells, T., Karre, J. K., Davenport, K. E., & Perkins, D. F. (August, 2013). Report of
Work Completed To Develop an Evaluation Plan for the New Parent Support Program
(15 pages). University Park, PA: Clearinghouse for Military Family Readiness.
Saathoff-Wells, T., Karre, J. K., Davenport, K. E., & Perkins, D. F. (July, 2013). New Parent
Support Program: Manual for Application of The Logic Model for Outcome Evaluation
(28 pages). University Park, PA: Clearinghouse for Military Family Readiness.
Karre, J. & Perkins, D. F. (June, 2013). Financial Readiness for DoD Connected Youth Final
Report (22 pages). University Park, PA: Clearinghouse for Military Family Readiness.
Saathoff-Wells, T., Karre, J. K., Davenport, K. E., & Perkins, D. F. (May, 2013). New Parent
Support Program: Implementation Manual for Outcome Evaluation (38 pages).
University Park, PA: Clearinghouse for Military Family Readiness.
Geier, M.H., Mineo, C.C., & Perkins, D. F. (May, 2013). Evaluation of Dave Ramsey’s
Financial Peace Military Edition. University Park, PA: Clearinghouse for Military
Family Readiness.
DiNallo, J. M., Güngör, D. E., & Perkins, D. F. (2013, April). A Guide to Choosing and
Implementing Childhood Obesity Prevention and Intervention Programs in Military
Communities (46 pages). University Park, Pa: The Clearinghouse for Military Family
Readiness.
DiNallo, J., Güngör,D. E., & Perkins, D. F., (January, 2013). Healthy Base Initiative Summary.
University Park, PA: Clearinghouse for Military Family Readiness.
Aronson, K., & Perkins, D. F. (2012, January). A systematic review of the Air Forces ABC
Program (6 pages). A report to the Air Force’s Office of Mental Health. University Park,
PA: Clearinghouse for Military Family Readiness.
DiNallo, J. M., Güngör, D. E., & Perkins, D. F. (2012, November). Healthy foodservice
benchmarking and leading practices (86 pages). University Park, Pa: The Clearinghouse
for Military Family Readiness.
Güngör,D. E., DiNallo, J. M., Zack, M. K., Bartok, C.J., & Perkins, D. F. (2012, December). A
guide to obesity prevention & intervention for practitioners working with military youth
(31 pages). University Park, Pa: The Clearinghouse for Military Family Readiness.
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Perkins, D. F., Richardson, C., Aronson, K. A., & Staley, K. (2012, March). Observational
assessment of Yellow Ribbon Reintegration Program (23 pages). University Park, PA:
Clearinghouse for Military Family Readiness.
Perkins, D. F., Richardson, C., &Aronson, K. A. (2012, February). Evaluation report from the
Readiness, Training and Mobilization Office’s assessment (17 pages). University Park,
PA: Clearinghouse for Military Family Readiness.
Staley, K. C., Perkins, D. F., Nelson, J.P., Kyler, D. G., Schulte, J.A., & Kyler, S. J. (2012,
February). Emergency Family Assistance Centers: An Examination of the Literature for
Evidence-Informed Practices (123 Pages). University Park, PA: Clearinghouse for
Military Family Readiness.
Richardson, C. & Perkins, D. F. (2012, February). Systematic Review of Tutor.com (8 pages).
A report for the DoD Deputy Undersecretary of Personnel and Readiness. University
Park, PA: Clearinghouse for Military Family Readiness.
Aronson, K., Staley, K., & Perkins, D. F. (2011, July). The Impact of Partner Abuse on
Children and Youth: A Review of Civilian and Military Research (181 pages) A report for
the DoD office of Family Advocacy Program for their annual report to Congress (Section
569 of the National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2010, P.L. 111-84). University
Park, PA: Clearinghouse for Military Family Readiness.
DiNallo, J. M., Güngör,D. E., Zack, M. K., & Perkins, D. F. (2012, December). Obesity
prevention and intervention program fact sheets. (Total number is 114; 2 pages each)
University Park, PA: Resource Center for Prevention of Child Obesity at the
Clearinghouse for Military Family Readiness. Found at:
https://www.militaryfamilies.psu.edu/fact_sheets#
DiNallo, J. & Perkins, D. F. (2011, December). Clearinghouse program fact sheets. (Total
number is 47; 2 pages each) University Park, PA: Clearinghouse for Military Family
Readiness. Found at: https://www.militaryfamilies.psu.edu/fact_sheets#
Geier, M., Richardson, C B., Runion, M., & Perkins, D. F. (2013, February). Report on findings
program specialist quality improvement effort (37 pages) University Park, PA:
Clearinghouse for Military Family Readiness.
Güngör, D. E., DiNallo, J. M., Zack, M. K., Bartok, C. J., & Perkins, D. F. (2012, December).
A guide to obesity prevention & intervention for practitioners working with military
youth (31 pages). University Park, Pa: The Clearinghouse for Military Family Readiness.
Halgunseth, L. C., Karre, J., & Perkins, D. F. (2012, December). Clearinghouse program fact
sheets. (Total number is 5; 2 pages each). University Park, PA: Clearinghouse for
Military Family Readiness. Found at: https://www.militaryfamilies.psu.edu/fact_sheets#
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Hall, C., Karre, J., & Perkins, D. F. (2012, December). Clearinghouse program fact sheets.
(Total number is 5; 2 pages each). University Park, PA: Clearinghouse for Military
Family Readiness. Found at: https://www.militaryfamilies.psu.edu/fact_sheets#
Johnson, L., Karre, J., & Perkins, D. F. (2012, December). Clearinghouse program fact sheets.
(Total number is 4; 2 pages each). University Park, PA: Clearinghouse for Military
Family Readiness. Found at: https://www.militaryfamilies.psu.edu/fact_sheets#
Karre, J. & Perkins, D. F. (2012, December). Clearinghouse program fact sheets. (Total
number is 20; 2 pages each). University Park, PA: Clearinghouse for Military Family
Readiness. Found at: https://www.militaryfamilies.psu.edu/fact_sheets#
Karre, J., Perkins, D. F., & Aronson, K. (2011, October). Comprehensive review of impacts of
non-medical counseling programs (97 pages). A report to the DoD Office of Military
Community & Family Policy for the Office of Cost, Assessment, Program, and
Evaluation. University Park, PA: Clearinghouse for Military Family Readiness.
Karre, J. & Perkins, D. F. (2011, December). Clearinghouse program fact sheets. (Total
number is 52; 2 pages each) Found at: https://www.militaryfamilies.psu.edu/fact_sheets#
Olson, J. R., Karre, J., & Perkins, D. F. (2012, December). Clearinghouse program fact sheets.
(Total number is 30; 2 pages each). University Park, PA: Clearinghouse for Military
Family Readiness. Found at: https://www.militaryfamilies.psu.edu/fact_sheets#
Moeller, J., Karre, J., & Perkins, D. F. (2012, December). Clearinghouse program fact sheets.
(Total number is 13; 2 pages each). University Park, PA: Clearinghouse for Military
Family Readiness. Found at: https://www.militaryfamilies.psu.edu/fact_sheets#
Moeller, J. & Perkins, D. F. (2011, December). Clearinghouse program fact sheets. (Total
number is 21; 2 pages each) Found at: https://www.militaryfamilies.psu.edu/fact_sheets#
Nelson, L., Karre, J., & Perkins, D. F. (2012, December). Clearinghouse program fact sheets.
(Total number is 14; 2 pages each). University Park, PA: Clearinghouse for Military
Family Readiness. Found at: https://www.militaryfamilies.psu.edu/fact_sheets#
Perkins, D. F., Richardson, C., Aronson, K. A. (2012, February). Evaluation report from the
Readiness, Training and Mobilization Office’s assessment (17 pages). University Park,
PA: Clearinghouse for Military Family Readiness.
Perkins, D. F., Richardson, C., Aronson, K. A., & Staley, K. (2012, March). Clearinghouse
program fact sheets (23 pages). University Park, PA: Clearinghouse for Military Family
Readiness.
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Richardson, C., Karre, J., & Perkins, D. F. (2012, December). Clearinghouse program fact
sheets. (Total number is 8; 2 pages each). University Park, PA: Clearinghouse for
Military Family Readiness. Found at: https://www.militaryfamilies.psu.edu/fact_sheets#
Richardson, C., & Perkins, D. F. (2012, February). Systematic Review of Tutor.com (8 pages).
A report for the DoD Deputy Undersecretary of Personnel and Readiness. University
Park, PA: Clearinghouse for Military Family Readiness.
Richardson, C. & Perkins, D. F. (2011, December). Clearinghouse program fact sheets. (Total
number is 28; 2 pages each) Found at: https://www.militaryfamilies.psu.edu/fact_sheets#
Saathoff-Wells, T., Karre, J., & Perkins, D. F. (2012, December). Clearinghouse program fact
sheets. (Total number is 10; 2 pages each). University Park, PA: Clearinghouse for
Military Family Readiness. Found at: https://www.militaryfamilies.psu.edu/fact_sheets#
Schulte, J., Karre, J., & Perkins, D. F. (2012, December). Clearinghouse program fact sheets.
(Total number is 23; 2 pages each). University Park, PA: Clearinghouse for Military
Family Readiness. Found at: https://www.militaryfamilies.psu.edu/fact_sheets#
Schulte, J., & Perkins, D. F. (2011, December). Clearinghouse program fact sheets. (Total
number is 23; 2 pages each) Found at: https://www.militaryfamilies.psu.edu/fact_sheets#
Staley, K., Karre, J., & Perkins, D. F. (2012, December). Clearinghouse program fact sheets.
(Total number is 6; 2 pages each). University Park, PA: Clearinghouse for Military
Family Readiness. Found at: https://www.militaryfamilies.psu.edu/fact_sheets#
Staley, K. C., Perkins, D. F., Nelson, J.P., Kyler, D. G., Schulte, J.A., & Kyler, S. J. (2012,
February). Emergency family assistance centers: An examination of the literature for
evidence-informed practices (123 Pages). University Park, PA: Clearinghouse for
Military Family Readiness.
Staley, K., & Perkins, D. F. (2011, November). A systematic review of the Life Guard/Life
pReserve Program (6 pages). A report to the Veteran Administration. University Park,
PA: Clearinghouse for Military Family Readiness.
Staley, K., & Perkins, D. F. (2011, December). Clearinghouse program fact sheets. (Total
number is 10; 2 pages each) Found at: https://www.militaryfamilies.psu.edu/fact_sheets#
Zack, M., Karre, J., & Perkins, D. F. (2012, December). Clearinghouse program fact sheets.
(Total number is 18; 2 pages each). University Park, PA: Clearinghouse for Military
Family Readiness. Found at: https://www.militaryfamilies.psu.edu/fact_sheets#
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Publications – Peer Reviewed Extension Bulletins and Resources
These publications are 10 or more pages in length. They contain information primarily for
Extension educators, particularly for family and consumer sciences educators and 4-H youth
development educators in the state. These circulars are designed to address at least one of my
three focal areas, namely, positive youth development, healthy family development, and
community collaborations in support of children, youth, and families.
Güngör, D. E., DiNallo, J. M., & Perkins, D. F. (2014, December). 5210 Health Military
Children Toolkit (135 pages). University Park, Pa: The Clearinghouse for Military
Family Readiness. Found at: http://5210.healthymilitarychildren.psu.edu/5210-healthymilitary-children-form
Perkins, D. F., Welsh, J. A., Spoth, R. L., Greenberg, M. T., Backer, T., & Schainker, L. (2010).
PROSPER Overview Manual (67 pages).
Hoy, P. E., Perkins D. F., Webster, P. DiMarzio, C., & Batterson, T., (2007). Youth Engaged in
Technology Curriculum Enhancements (43 pages). University Park, PA: Penn State
Cooperative Extension.
Perkins, D. F., Poon, C., & Weber, (2007). Dr. Suess’s Birthday Bash (3-5 Year Olds)(47
pages). University Park, PA: Penn State Cooperative Extension. Linked with the
Reading Wizards Program (Perkins, 2001) see:
http://resiliency.cas.psu.edu/ReadWiz/Wizard.html.
Hoy, P. E., Hamilton, C., Webster, P. DiMarzio, C., Batterson, T., & Perkins D. F. (2006).
Youth Engaged in Technology Curriculum (215 pages). University Park, PA: Penn State
Cooperative Extension. Found at: http://cyfar.cas.psu.edu/YET/Resources2.htm
Scheve, J. A., Perkins, D. F., & Mincemoyer, C. C. (2005). Say Y.E.S. to youth: Youth
engagement strategies (54 pages). University Park, PA: Penn State Cooperative
Extension.
Hoy, P. E., Perkins, D. F., Webster, P., Christner, B. J., & Mock, L (2005). After-school
programs behaviors issues toolkit (13 pages). University Park, PA: The Pennsylvania
State University. Available at:
http://agexted.cas.psu.edu/cyfar/PDFs/Parent%20Involvement%20Plan.pdf
Perkins, D. F. (2004). Penn State Cooperative Extension’s capacity to support programs for
children, youth, and families at risk: Results of the third organizational change survey
(42 pages). University Park, PA: Penn State Cooperative Extension.
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Perkins, D. F., Christner, B. J., Hoy, P. E., Webster, P., & Mock, L. (2004). After-school
programs parent involvement plan (27 pages). University Park, PA: The Pennsylvania
State University. Available at:
http://agexted.cas.psu.edu/cyfar/PDFs/YET_Behavioral_Issues.pdf
Daniels, A. M., & Perkins, D. F. (2003). Putting YOUTH back into sports (96 pages).
Brookings, SD: South Dakota State University, College of Agricultural and Biological
Sciences, Cooperative Extension Service. This is a curriculum (15-hour training) for
Extension educators to employ with coaches, parents, officials, and sport organizers.
Mincemoyer, C. C., & Perkins, D. F. (2002). Decision making (25 pages). Educational material
for the Life Skills Resources and Evaluation Program. University Park, PA: The
Pennsylvania State University.
Perkins, D. F., & Berrena, E. (2002). Bullying: What educators can do about it (16 pages).
University Park, PA: The Pennsylvania State University.
Perkins, D. F., & Berrena, E. (2002). Bullying: What parents can do about it (12 pages).
University Park, PA: The Pennsylvania State University.
Perkins, D. F., & Mincemoyer, C. C. (2002). Critical thinking. Educational material for the Life
Skills Resources and Evaluation Program (25 pages). University Park, PA: The
Pennsylvania State University.
Martin, M., Mincemoyer, C. C., & Perkins, D. F. (2001). Shooting sports helper’s guide (15
pages). University Park, PA: The Pennsylvania State University.
Perkins, D. F. (2001). Penn State Cooperative Extension’s capacity to support programs for
children, youth, and families at risk: Results of the second organizational change survey
(79 pages). University Park, PA: The Pennsylvania State University.
Perkins, D. F. (2000). 21st Century Community Learning Centers grant informational packet
(10 pages). University Park, PA: The Pennsylvania State University.. Supporting material
for the in-service conducted in November 2000. These materials included: a summary of
the grant requirements, an outline with detailed information about how to write the grant,
a template for establishing a community learning center, a summary of the most current
research on creating effective after-school programs, and a list of useful Web sites.
Youth sports series designed to reach parents and coaches. Two of the publications are for
parents and one is for coaches.
a. Perkins, D. F. (2000). Parents making youth sports a positive experience: Role
models (10 pages). University Park, PA: The Pennsylvania State University.
b. Perkins, D. F. (2000). Parents making youth sports a positive experience: Spectators
(10 pages). University Park, PA: The Pennsylvania State University.
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c. Perkins, D. F. (2000). Coaches making youth sports a positive experience (10 pages).
University Park, PA: The Pennsylvania State University.
Perkins, D. F. (2000). Tools for teaching about community youth development and assets (24
pages). University Park, PA: The Pennsylvania State University. Supporting material for
the in-service conducted in May 2000 as part of an EPPI grant entitled, “Building your
youth development toolkit.” The material included experiential educational activities to
teach lay people about community youth development and assets.
Perkins, D. F. (2000). Fathering resource packet (18 pages). University Park, PA: The
Pennsylvania State University. Supporting material for the in-service conducted in
October and December 2000 as part of an EPPI grant entitled, “What a difference a dad
makes.” The material included handouts and related materials to be used with the
curriculum. The handouts were designed so that educators could give them to parents.
Perkins, D. F., Butterfield, J. R., & Dinkins, T. C. (2000). Positive youth development: Youth
worker’s training (55 pages). Gainesville, FL: University of Florida, Institute of Food
and Agricultural Sciences. This is a curriculum for Extension educators to use in training
frontline youth workers.
Perkins, D. F., Halusky, M. J., Butterfield, J. R., Dinkins, T. C., & Stephens, E. L. (1998).
Duval County 4-H asset-based study (36 pages). Gainesville, FL: University of Florida,
Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences.
Perkins, D. F. (1997). “Teening-up” session 4: Dating, sex, drugs, and alcohol in youth (24
pages). Gainesville, FL: University of Florida, Institute of Food and Agricultural
Sciences.
Perkins, D. F. (1997). Family visitation center study: An initial study of a supervised visitation
program (13 pages). Gainesville, FL: University of Florida, Institute of Food and
Agricultural Sciences.
Perkins, D. F. (1997). Family visitation center study: A final report from a study of a supervised
visitation program (24 pages). Gainesville, FL: University of Florida, Institute of Food
and Agricultural Sciences.
Evans, G. D., & Perkins, D. F. (1997). “Teening-up” session 7: More difficult problems in
youth (23 pages). Gainesville, FL: University of Florida, Institute of Food and
Agricultural Sciences.
Evans, G. D., Perkins, D. F., Smith, S., Pergola, J., Allen, B. L., Rutledge, J., & Bobroff, L.
(1997). “Teening-up” with your adolescent: Parenting children ages 10-16 (31 pages).
Gainesville, FL: University of Florida, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences. This
is a curriculum for educators to employ with parents of adolescents.
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Perkins, D. F. (1996). A method of presenting key concepts regarding positive youth
development to community audiences (16 pages; Fact Sheet FCS 2102). Gainesville, FL:
University of Florida, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences.
Keith, J. G., & Perkins, D. F. (1995). 13,000 adolescents speak: A profile of Michigan youth
(64 pages). East Lansing, MI: Michigan State University, Institute for Children, Youth,
and Families.
Hogue, T., Perkins, D. F., Clark, R., Bergstrom, A., Slinski, M., & Associates (1995).
Collaboration framework: Addressing community capacity (25 pages). Columbus, OH:
The National Network for Collaboration.
Perkins, D. F. (1994). Community service and service-learning: Rationales, research, and the
link with 4-H (20 pages). East Lansing, MI: Michigan State University Extension.
Publications – Peer Reviewed Extension Fact Sheets
These publications are less than 10 pages in length. The information contained in them is for
parents and adults who work with youth. They support the programming of county-based family
and consumer sciences educators and the 4-H youth development educators. The fact sheets
address one of three foci that comprise my research/extension agenda, namely, positive youth
development, healthy family development, and community collaborations in support of children,
youth, and families.
Güngör,D. E., DiNallo, J. M., Zack, M. K., & Perkins, D. F. (2014, December). Obesity
prevention and intervention program fact sheets. (Total number is 44; 2 pages each) University
Park, PA: Resource Center for Prevention of Child Obesity at the Clearinghouse for Military
Family Readiness. Found at: https://www.militaryfamilies.psu.edu/fact_sheets#
Johnson, L., Karre, J. & Perkins, D. F. (2014, December). Clearinghouse program fact sheets.
(Total number is 38; 2 pages each) University Park, PA: Clearinghouse for Military
Family Readiness. Found at: https://www.militaryfamilies.psu.edu/fact_sheets#
Karre, J. & Perkins, D. F. (2014, December). Clearinghouse program fact sheets. (Total
number is 19; 2 pages each) University Park, PA: Clearinghouse for Military Family
Readiness. Found at: https://www.militaryfamilies.psu.edu/fact_sheets#
Zack, M., Karre, J., & Perkins, D. F. (2014, December). Clearinghouse Program Fact Sheets.
(Total number is 29; 2 pages each). University Park, PA: Clearinghouse for Military
Family Readiness. Found at: https://www.militaryfamilies.psu.edu/fact_sheets#
Perkins’ Vita Page 25
Güngör,D. E., DiNallo, J. M., Zack, M. K., & Perkins, D. F. (2013, December). Obesity
prevention and intervention program fact sheets. (Total number is 41; 2 pages each)
University Park, PA: Resource Center for Prevention of Child Obesity at the
Clearinghouse for Military Family Readiness. Found at:
https://www.militaryfamilies.psu.edu/fact_sheets#
Johnson, L., Karre, J. & Perkins, D. F. (2013, December). Clearinghouse program fact sheets.
(Total number is 33; 2 pages each) University Park, PA: Clearinghouse for Military
Family Readiness. Found at: https://www.militaryfamilies.psu.edu/fact_sheets#
Karre, J. & Perkins, D. F. (2013, December). Clearinghouse program fact sheets. (Total
number is 24; 2 pages each) University Park, PA: Clearinghouse for Military Family
Readiness. Found at: https://www.militaryfamilies.psu.edu/fact_sheets#
Zack, M., Karre, J., & Perkins, D. F. (2013, December). Clearinghouse Program Fact Sheets.
(Total number is 38; 2 pages each). University Park, PA: Clearinghouse for Military
Family Readiness. Found at: https://www.militaryfamilies.psu.edu/fact_sheets#
DiNallo, J. M., Güngör,D. E., Zack, M. K., & Perkins, D. F. (2012, December). Obesity
prevention and intervention program fact sheets. (Total number is 114; 2 pages each)
University Park, PA: Resource Center for Prevention of Child Obesity at the
Clearinghouse for Military Family Readiness. Found at:
https://www.militaryfamilies.psu.edu/fact_sheets#
Perkins’ Vita Page 26
Hall, C., Karre, J., & Perkins, D. F. (2012, December). Clearinghouse Program Fact Sheets.
(Total number is 5; 2 pages each). University Park, PA: Clearinghouse for Military
Family Readiness. Found at: https://www.militaryfamilies.psu.edu/fact_sheets#
Halgunseth, L. C.,, Karre, J., & Perkins, D. F. (2012, December). Clearinghouse Program Fact
Sheets. (Total number is 5; 2 pages each). University Park, PA: Clearinghouse for
Military Family Readiness. Found at: https://www.militaryfamilies.psu.edu/fact_sheets#
Johnson, L., Karre, J., & Perkins, D. F. (2012, December). Clearinghouse Program Fact
Sheets. (Total number is 4; 2 pages each). University Park, PA: Clearinghouse for
Military Family Readiness. Found at: https://www.militaryfamilies.psu.edu/fact_sheets#
Karre, J. & Perkins D. F. (2012, December). Clearinghouse Program Fact Sheets. (Total
number is 20; 2 pages each). University Park, PA: Clearinghouse for Military Family
Readiness. Found at: https://www.militaryfamilies.psu.edu/fact_sheets#
Olson, J. R., Karre, J., & Perkins, D. F. (2012, December). Clearinghouse Program Fact
Sheets. (Total number is 30; 2 pages each). University Park, PA: Clearinghouse for
Military Family Readiness. Found at: https://www.militaryfamilies.psu.edu/fact_sheets#
Moeller, J., & Perkins, D. F. (2012, December). Clearinghouse Program Fact Sheets. (Total
number is 13; 2 pages each). University Park, PA: Clearinghouse for Military Family
Readiness. Found at: https://www.militaryfamilies.psu.edu/fact_sheets#
Nelson, L., Karre, J., & Perkins, D. F. (2012, December). Clearinghouse Program Fact Sheets.
(Total number is 14; 2 pages each). University Park, PA: Clearinghouse for Military
Family Readiness. Found at: https://www.militaryfamilies.psu.edu/fact_sheets#
Richardson, C. B., Karre, J., & Perkins, D. F. (2012, December). Clearinghouse Program Fact
Sheets. (Total number is 8; 2 pages each). University Park, PA: Clearinghouse for
Military Family Readiness. Found at: https://www.militaryfamilies.psu.edu/fact_sheets#
Saathoff-Wells, T., Karre, J., & Perkins, D. F. (2012, December). Clearinghouse Program Fact
Sheets. (Total number is 10; 2 pages each). University Park, PA: Clearinghouse for
Military Family Readiness. Found at: https://www.militaryfamilies.psu.edu/fact_sheets#
Schulte, J., Karre, J., & Perkins, D. F. (2012, December). Clearinghouse Program Fact Sheets.
(Total number is 23; 2 pages each). University Park, PA: Clearinghouse for Military
Family Readiness. Found at: https://www.militaryfamilies.psu.edu/fact_sheets#
Staley, K., Karre, J., & Perkins, D. F. (2012, December). Clearinghouse Program Fact Sheets.
(Total number is 6; 2 pages each). University Park, PA: Clearinghouse for Military
Family Readiness. Found at: https://www.militaryfamilies.psu.edu/fact_sheets#
Perkins’ Vita Page 27
Zack, M., Karre, J., & Perkins, D. F. (2012, December). Clearinghouse Program Fact Sheets.
(Total number is 18; 2 pages each). University Park, PA: Clearinghouse for Military
Family Readiness. Found at: https://www.militaryfamilies.psu.edu/fact_sheets#
Perkins, D. F., & Mincemoyer, C. C. (2010). New findings in the PROSPER Project:
PROmoting School-community university Partnerships to Encourage Resilience. Policy
Impact Paper. University Park: Penn State Cooperative Extension.
Perkins, D. F., Nesbitt, R., Shane, M., Crane, N. R., Reaman, K., & Witkoske, T. J. (March
2007). Spider Web Analysis for Teams. University Park, PA: The Pennsylvania State
University.
Perkins, D. F., & Mincemoyer, C. C. (2007). 4-H makes a difference: Results from the PA 4-H
Life Skills Study. Policy Impact Paper. University Park: Penn State Cooperative
Extension.
Perkins, D. F., & Mincemoyer, C. C. (2007). The PROSPER Project: PROmoting Schoolcommunity university Partnerships to Encourage Resilience. Policy Impact Paper.
University Park: Penn State Cooperative Extension.
Perkins, D. F. (2007). Spanish version of Reading Wizards: Parents and children reading
together. University Park: Penn State Cooperative Extension.
Publications – Peer Reviewed Extension Fact Sheets (Continued)
Perkins, D. F., & Mincemoyer, C. (2005). Life Skills Evaluation Report. Report to YPCC and
Extension educators on initial findings of the online life skills evaluation project (9
pages). University Park, PA: Penn State Cooperative Extension.
Perkins, D. F. (2004). Child and Family Impact Seminars: Report from Exploratory Interviews.
This report was commissioned by the Universities Children’s Policy Collaborative in
advance of conducting a Pennsylvania Impact Seminar (3 pages). University Park, PA:
Prevention Research Center.
Perkins, D. F. (2004). Living Sculpture – The ecological model. Building and maintaining
relationships with youth (pp. 12-17). Minneapolis, MN: Minnesota Youth Work Institute.
Perkins, D. F., & Hoy, P. E. (2004). Review of the After School SNACKS Funding (3 pages).
University Park, PA: The Pennsylvania State University . Available at:
http://agexted.cas.psu.edu/cyfar/PDFs/PA%20SNACKS.pdf
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Perkins, D. F., & Borden, L. M. (2003). Spider web analysis for a youth program (3 pages).
University Park, PA: The Pennsylvania State University. Available at:
http://resiliency.cas.psu.edu/SpiderWeb.html.
Perkins, D. F. (2003). Policy brief in family and youth resiliency: After-school programs for
children (4 pages). University Park, PA: The Pennsylvania State University.
Perkins, D. F. (2003). Practice and programming issues: After-school programs for children (4
pages). University Park, PA: The Pennsylvania State University.
School Readiness series designed to reach parents and child care providers. Each bulletin is two
pages and includes a Web site that has research and program Web links related to school
readiness.
a. Perkins, D. F. (2003). Ready, set, go…Getting children ready for school: Art. University
Park, PA: The Pennsylvania State University.
b. Perkins, D. F. (2003). Ready, set, go…Getting children ready for school: Math.
University Park, PA: The Pennsylvania State University.
c. Perkins, D. F. (2003). Ready, set, go…Getting children ready for school: Reading.
University Park, PA: The Pennsylvania State University.
d. Perkins, D. F. (2003). Ready, set, go…Getting children ready for school: Science.
University Park, PA: The Pennsylvania State University.
Perkins, D. F., Mincemoyer, C. C., Meyers, S., Berrena, E., Welsh, J., Greenberg, M., &
PROSPER Associates. (2003). Engaging youth on PROSPER teams (3 pages).
University Park, PA: Prevention Research Center.
Perkins, D. F. (2002). Protecting your child on the Internet (8 pages). University Park, PA: The
Pennsylvania State University.
Perkins, D. F., & Barrett, E. (2002). Theater lesson plans enhancement of the 4-H curriculum
entitled, Soaring into action curriculum (6 pages). University Park, PA: The
Pennsylvania State University.
Perkins, D. F., & Lucas, A. (2002). Health lesson plans enhancement of the 4-H curriculum
entitled Discovering myself curriculum (8 pages). University Park, PA: The Pennsylvania
State University.
Perkins, D. F., & Lucas, A. (2002). Pet lesson plans enhancement of the 4-H curriculum
entitled, Pet pals, scurrying ahead, wiggles and wags, and purr-fect pals curriculum (6
pages). University Park, PA: The Pennsylvania State University.
Understanding adolescence bulletin series
a. Perkins, D. F. (2001). Understanding adolescence: A time of change (Fact Sheet CAT
UI356) (6 pages). University Park, PA: The Pennsylvania State University.
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b. Perkins, D. F. (2001). Understanding adolescence: Searching for themselves (Fact
Sheet CAT UI357) (6 pages). University Park, PA: The Pennsylvania State University.
c. Perkins, D. F. (2001). Understanding adolescence: The tasks (Fact Sheet CAT UI358)
(6 pages). University Park, PA: The Pennsylvania State University.
Perkins, D. F. (1999). Active listening: A communication tool for parents (Fact Sheet FCS
2151) (4 pages). Gainesville, FL: Florida Cooperative Extension Service.
Evans, G. E., & Perkins, D. F. (1999). Parenting when apart: Tips for non-resident fathers
(Fact Sheet FCS 2139) (4 pages). Gainesville, FL: Florida Cooperative Extension
Service. (G. E. Evans wrote the manuscript; D. F. Perkins assisted in the writing of the
manuscript.)
Grants and Contracts
Oct 2014 – Dec 2016
Support for Military Students During Parental Absence: Phase II.
Funded by National Institute for Food and Agriculture (DoDEAExtension Partnership). (Principal investigator, $365,000)
Oct 2014 – Dec 2016
Evaluation Planning for Child and Youth Development System.
Funded by National Institute for Food and Agriculture (DoDEAExtension Partnership). (Principal investigator, $454,000)
Sept 2014 – Sept 2015
Comprehensive Examination of Army Family Advocacy Program
to Foster Continuous Program Improvement Evaluation Planning
for Child and Youth Development System. Funded by U.S. Army.
(Principal investigator, $594,000)
Sept 2014 – Dec 2016
U.S. Air Force Family Advocacy Research Project: Program
Implementation Evaluation Phase III. Funded by National Institute
for Food and Agriculture (AF-Extension Partnership). (Principal
investigator, $630,000)
Sept 2014 – Dec 2017
Penn State Clearinghouse for Military Family Readiness
Parenting and Obesity Prevention. Funded by National Institute
for Food and Agriculture (DoD-Extension Partnership). (Principal
investigator, $2.3 million)
Sept 2014 – Dec 2015
Navy Virtual Youth Program and Navy Youth Sports and Fitness
Research Grant: Phase IV. Funded by National Institute for Food
and Agriculture (Navy-Extension Partnership). (Principal
investigator, $1.8 million)
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Sept 2014 – Dec 2015
Evaluation and Curriculum Support for Yellow Ribbon
Reintegration Program Office. Funded by DoD Office of Reserve
Affairs. (Principal investigator, $636,000)
Oct 2014 – Sept 2015
Penn State Sustainable Community Project. Funded by National
Institute for Food and Agriculture (CYFAR). (Principal
investigator, $93,000).
Oct 2013 – Sept 2017
CYFAR Professional Development and Technical Assistance
(PDTA) grant. Funded by National Institute for Food and
Agriculture (DoD-Extension Partnership). (Principal investigator,
$2.8 million)
March 2013 – March 2015
Portfolio Capabilities Assessment Framework: Family‐Based
Programs. Funded by U.S. Army Public Health Command.
(Principal investigator, $600,000)
Sept 2013 – Dec 2015
Penn State Clearinghouse for Military Family Readiness:
Parenting and Obesity Prevention. Funded by National Institute
for Food and Agriculture (DoD-Extension Partnership). (Principal
investigator, $2.2 million)
Sept 2013 – June 2014
Navy Youth Sports and Fitness Research Grant: Phase III. Funded
by National Institute for Food and Agriculture (Navy-Extension
Partnership). (Principal investigator, $453,000)
Sept 2013 – Dec 2015
U.S. Air Force Family Advocacy Research Project: Evaluation of
Level I Program and Online Learning Opportunities for Mental
Health Clinicians. Funded by National Institute for Food and
Agriculture (AF-Extension Partnership). (Principal investigator,
$1 million)
Sept 2013 – July 2015
Child And Domestic Abuse Severity Scales Scalability Project.
Funded by National Institute for Food and Agriculture (DoDExtension Partnership). (Principal investigator, $1 million)
Nov 2012 – May 2014
U.S. Air Force Family Advocacy Research Project: Program
Implementation Evaluation. Funded by National Institute for Food
and Agriculture (AF-Extension Partnership). (Principal
investigator, $900,000)
Oct 2012 – Dec 2013
Support for Military Students During Parental Absence. Funded by
National Institute for Food and Agriculture (DoDEA-Extension
Partnership). (Principal investigator, $300,000)
Perkins’ Vita Page 31
March 2012 – Dec 2013
Retrospective Evaluation of Reserve Affairs Youth Ribbon
Program. Funded by National Institute for Food and Agriculture
(DoD-Extension Partnership). (Principal investigator, 1 million)
March 2012 – Dec 2013
Developing Evaluation Plans for Family Readiness Programs.
Funded by National Institute for Food and Agriculture through a
sub-contract with Purdue University (DoD-Extension Partnership).
(Principal investigator, $500,000)
Oct 2011 – Oct 2013
Resource Center for the Prevention of Child Obesity at the Penn
State Clearinghouse for Military Family Readiness. Funded by
National Institute for Food and Agriculture (DoD-Extension
Partnership). (Principal investigator, $500,000)
Jan 2012 – June 2014
U.S. Marine Corps Study: Impact of Suicide on Marine Families.
Funded by U.S. Navy). (Co-principal investigator, $68,000)
April 2011 – Aug 2012
Evaluation and Refinement of Reserve Affairs Youth Ribbon
Program Currciulum. Funded by National Institute for Food and
Agriculture (DoD-Extension Partnership). (Principal investigator,
$750,000)
Dec 2010 – June 2014
Navy Youth Sports and Fitness Research Grant. Funded by
National Institute for Food and Agriculture. (Principal investigator,
$850,000)
July 2010 – Dec 2013
Penn State Clearinghouse for Military Family Readiness. Funded
by National Institute for Food and Agriculture. (Principal
investigator, 4.5 million)
Nov 2010 – Nov 2012
Protecting Kids Online Safety: Integrating Social, Legal and
Technical Perspectives. Funded by the National Science
Foundation (Co-investigator, $500,000)
Aug. 2009 – Aug 2011
Toward a PROSPER State Partnership Network: Building
Infrastructure and Capacity. Funded by the National Institute of
Drug Abuse. (Co-principal investigator, $1.3 million)
Aug. 2009 – Aug 2011
Adoption and implementation support innovations for PROSPER
Partnership-Based EBI Delivery System. Funded by the Centers
for Disease Control. (Co-principal investigator, $1.3 million)
Aug 2009 – Aug 2014
A statewide programming initiative entitled, PROSPER Expansion.
Funded by National Institute for Food and Agriculture. (Principal
Investigator, $660,000)
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Jan 2008 – Jan 2012
Improving Children’s Behavior through Setting-Level Changes in
After School Programs. Funded by W.T. Grant Foundation (Coinvestigator, $1.5 million) and Dewitt Wallace (Co-investigator,
$300,000)
Dec. 2007 – Dec. 2012
An expanded version of PROSPER dissemination model for drug
prevention entitled Partnership Model for Diffusion of Proven
Prevention. Funded by the National Institute of Drug Abuse. (Coinvestigator, $11,000,000)
July 2006-May 2007
Improving Children’s Behavior through Setting-Level Changes in
After School Programs. Funded by W.T. Grant Foundation (Coprincipal investigator, $125,000)
Mar 2006 – Mar 2007
Examining the Effectiveness of the Second Mile’s Leadership
Initiative as a School-based Youth-Adult Partnership Strategy.
Funded by the PSU Children, Youth and Families Consortium (Coprincipal investigator, $19,800)
Mar 2005 – Dec 2008
Evaluation of Project Success After-school Program. Funded by
PA Dept of Education (Principal investigator, $90,000)
Oct 2004 – Jan 2006
Social Responsibility Prevention Pilot Project. Funded by the
College of Agricultural Sciences. (Principal investigator, $14,000)
Oct. 2004 – Jan. 2006
Evaluation of Juvenile Diversion program Fork in the Road.
Funded by the College of Agricultural Sciences. (Principal
investigator, $14,000)
Jan. 2005 – Dec. 2005
Putting Youth Back Into Sports Dissemination Project. Fund by
American Legion Child Welfare Foundation. (Principal
investigator, $26,400)
Jan. 2004 – Dec. 2004
Impact Evaluation of Reading Wizards Program. Funded by
College of Agricultural Sciences. (Co-principal investigator,
$12,500)
March 2003 – Dec. 2004
National Evaluation of Engaging Youth, Serving Community
Projects (Northeast Region). Funded by National 4-H Council.
(Principal investigator, $25,000)
Feb. 2004 – Dec. 2005
Development of a Life Skills Assessment Tool for Youth Ages 8-12.
Funded by PSU Children, Youth, and Families Consortium.
(Principal investigator, $20,000)
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July 2003 – April 2008
Youth Engaged in Technology. Funded by USDA. (Co-principal
investigator, $710,000)
Dec. 2001 – Dec. 2006
A dissemination model for drug prevention entitled Promoting
School/Community – University Partnerships to Enhance
Resilience. Funded by the National Institute of Drug Abuse. (Coinvestigator, $21,000,000)
Dec. 2001 – Dec. 2002
Parental Influences in Youth Sports. Funded by the Children,
Youth, and Families Consortium. (Co-investigator, $15,000)
Jan. 2001 – Aug. 2002
Youth Development and Capacity Building in Rural Togo: A
Community Analysis. Funded by the Children, Youth, and Families
Consortium. (Co-investigator, $12,000)
Nov. 2000 – Nov.2004
An elementary violence prevention program and evaluation
entitled Schools And Families Effective Together (SAFE-T)
program. Funded by the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and
Delinquency. (Co-principal investigator, $600,000)
June 2000 – March 2002
Encouraging Responsible Engagement in the Democratic Process:
The Youth that Care Framework. Funded by the Children, Youth,
and Families Consortium. (Co-investigator, $12,000)
May 2000 – Oct. 2002
A statewide programming initiative entitled Building a Capacity to
Program for At-Risk Children, Youth, and Families. Funded by
USDA. (Principal investigator, $300,000)
March 2000 – Dec. 2000
Materials to conduct an in-service for Family and Consumer
Sciences Agents entitled What a Difference a Dad Makes. Funded
by PSU Cooperative Extension. (Principal investigator, $2,000; 3
months)
March 2000 – Dec. 2000
An in-service for all Extension educators entitled Collaboration
Framework. Funded by PSU Cooperative Extension. (Principal
investigator, $3,000; 3 months)
March 2000 – Dec. 2000
An in-service for all 4-H Youth Development and Family and
Consumer Sciences educators entitled Creating Your Youth
Development Toolkit. Funded by PSU Cooperative Extension. (Coprincipal investigator, $25,000; 3 months)
June 1999 – Jan. 2001
An outcome evaluation of the United States Air Force’s Youth
Action Program. (Principal investigator, $72,000)
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May 1998 – Dec. 1999
A statewide programming initiative entitled Building Extension’s
Capacity to Enhance the Lives of Florida’s Children, Youth, and
Families project, USDA. (Principal investigator, $502,000)
Feb. 1998 - June 1998
An impact evaluation of the Supervised Family Visitation Law
program, Florida Supervised Visitation Network. (Principal
investigator, $8,500; 5 months)
Dec. 1997 - Dec. 2000
An evaluation of the Healthy Families Jacksonville Initiative,
Northeast Florida Regional Planning Council. (Principal
investigator, $310,000)
Aug. 1997 - Jan. 1999
Young Chronic Offenders Study, Florida Juvenile Justice Advisory
Board. (Co-investigator, $190,000)
Aug. 1997 - May 1998
Social Capital in Rural Communities Study, National Research
Initiative. (Principal investigator, $24,000)
May 1997 - July 1999
Family Violence Program Evaluation Project, United States Air
Force & National Network for Family Resiliency. (Evaluation
advisor, $8,500)
Oct. 1996 - Oct. 1999
An evaluation of the Jacksonville Early Childhood Violence
Prevention Program, Center for Disease Control. (Co-investigator,
$250,000)
Dec. 1996
Teaching Enhancement, UF College of Agriculture. ($3,000)
Nov. 1996 - Jan. 1997
An Impact Study of the Jacksonville Family Visitation Center,
Florida Senate. (Principal investigator, $8,000; 6 months)
Sept. 1993 - May 1995
Community-Based Profile of Michigan Youth, Lutheran Brotherhood Association. (Co-principal investigator, $100,000)
Honors and Awards
2007
Bradberry Visiting Scholar within the Department of Recreation, Park and
Tourism at Texas A&M University
2007
2007 4-H Families Count: Family Strengthening Awards, funded by the Annie
E. Casey Foundation, entitled Pennsylvania & Iowa’s PROSPER: Promoting
School-Community-University Partnership to Enhance Resilience program
Perkins’ Vita Page 35
2007, 2010
2007 National 4-H Program of Distinction for PROSPER – PROmoting
School-Community University-Partnership to Enhance Resilience
2006
3rd place, Pennsylvania Extension Association of Family and Consumer
Sciences Communication Award for Educational Publications. Perkins, D. F.,
Crago, N., Farrow, G., Graver, M., Radhadkrishna, R., Taylor, S., Thomas,
K., & Weber, M.
2005
Certified Grants Consult. Awarded through Research Associates.
2005
Penn State Cooperative Extension Director's Outstanding Faculty Spirit Award
2005
Certificate of Appreciation from National 4-H Council. Awarded for
significant and sustained contribution to the Extension CARES Initiative.
2004
Certified Grants Specialist. Awarded through Research Associates.
2003
Certificate of Appreciation from United States Department of Agriculture.
Awarded for significant and sustained contribution to the Engaging Youth
Serving Communities Initiative.
2003
Certificate of Appreciation from United States Department of Agriculture.
Awarded for significant and sustained contribution to the Children, Youth,
and Families At Risk Initiative.
2003
University Continuing Education Association Bronze Award
2002
National Council on Family Relations’ Outstanding Poster for Family and
Health
2001
Epsilon Sigma Phi Public Issues Leadership Conference Scholarship Award
2000
Certified Family Life Educator (2000). National Council on Family Relations
1999
Invited Chairman - United States Air Force Community Intervention Forum
1999
North Central Regional NAE4-HA Educational Technology – Adult Audience
Award (Borden, L. M., & Perkins, D. F. 1998. Collaboration training
package [Multi-media, CD-ROM])
1999
State Specialist Award for Duval County, FL
1998
Florida Association of Extension 4-H Agents Program Excellence - Youth
Worker Certification
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1998
Florida Association of Extension 4-H Agents Literature Award - Building
Assets for the Youth of Tomorrow
1998
National Education Longitudinal Study, Scholar-in-Training
1997
Faculty Productivity Award, Department of Family, Youth, and Community
Sciences, University of Florida
1995
Alice Thrope Graduate Award and Dissertation Fellowship, Department of
Family and Child Ecology, Michigan State University
1994
Student Achievement Award, Michigan Council on Family Relations
1993
Traveling Scholar, Committee on Institutional Cooperation, Michigan State
University
1993
Beatrice Paolucci Scholarship for Excellence in Academics, Research, and
Outreach, Department of Family and Child Ecology, Michigan State
University
1992
Eugene Peisner Scholarship for Academic Excellence, Department of Family
and Child Ecology, Michigan State University
1989
Graduate with High Distinction, The Pennsylvania State University
1989
Phi Beta Kappa, National Honor Society, life member
1988
Phi Kappa Phi, National Honor Society, life member
1988
Golden Key, National Honor Society, life member
1984
Good Citizenship Award, Union League of Philadelphia
Courses Taught
Spring 2007
Spring 2005-06
Spring 2004
Spring 2003
Spring 2001-02
Summer 1999
Research within the AEE Department (Graduate level; Distant education)
Grant Writing for Children, Youth, and Family Programs (Graduate level;
Distant education)
Applied Youth and Family Programming in Pennsylvania (Graduate level)
Grant Writing for Applied Research and Programming (Graduate level)
Applied Extension Program Development (Graduate level)
Positive Youth Development Programs (Senior level; Durban, South Africa)
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Spring 1999
Fall 1996-99
Spring 1998-99
Summer 1997
Spring 1997
Spring 1996
Summer 1994
Summer 1994
Theories of Adolescence (Graduate level--independent study)
Contemporary Youth Problems and Solutions (Senior level)
Methods of Social Research (Senior level, including a laboratory)
Practical Work Experience Reflections -- A web-based course (Senior level)
Foundations of Youth Development (Junior level)
Children, Youth, and the Family (Sophomore level)
Quantitative Research Methods: Linking Research to Practice (Graduate level)
Adolescence in the Family: Ecological Perspective (Graduate level)
Evaluation of Selected Resident Education Courses at Penn State
Summary evaluations using the Student Rating of Teacher Effectiveness (SRTE) form that
measured on a 1-7 point scale with 1 being the lowest and 7 being the highest ratings.
Course
Scholarship within AEE
Overall
Quality of
Instructor
6.85
6.40
6.80
Credits
1
2
7
1
4
Spring
2005
6.50
6.75
1
6
6.67
6.67
1
11
Spring
2004
Spring
2002
5.82
6.36
Grant Writing for Children,
Youth, and Family Programs
($392,000)
Grant Writing for Children,
Youth, and Family Programs
($36,000)
Applied Youth and Family
Programming in PA
Applied Extension Program
Development
Semester
Year
Spring
2007
Spring
2006
Overall
Quality of
Course
6.80
Enroll
ment
8
Creative Accomplishments
Positive Youth Development Focus
CD-Rom
Mincemoyer, C. C., & Perkins, D. F. (2005). Current issues in youth development research and
practice. University Park, PA: Penn State Cooperative Extension.
Computer-based measure
Perkins, D. F., Mincemoyer, C. C., Ridenour, T. A., & Caldwell, L. (2005, February). Skills for
everyday living for 8-12 year olds. This is a computer-based measure that employs
professional cartoon illustrations accompanying audio for survey question to assess
younger youth’s (ages 8-12) perception of their competency in the five life skills areas
(e.g., decision-making, critical thinking, and problem-solving).
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Exhibit
Mincemoyer, C. C., Perkins, D. F., & Goodrow, G. (2005). PROSPER: Promoting school and
community partnerships through extension. Exhibit developed to promote the PROSPER
program. University Park, PA: Penn State Cooperative Extension.
Satellite Productions
Perkins, D. F. (2003). Youth development. A session for PA 4-H Youth Development Program’s
Volunteer Satellite In-service to introduce the latest research on youth development (30
minutes; 700 participants).
Perkins, D. F., & Mincemoyer, C. C. (2003). Online evaluation. A session for PA 4-H Youth
Development Program’s Volunteer Satellite In-service to introduce the online evaluation
process (30 minutes; 700 participants).
Perkins, D. F., & Mincemoyer, C. C. (2001). On-line evaluation of youth programs. A session
for PA 4-H Youth Development Program’s Educators to train on the Web-based
evaluation tools (90 minutes; 55 participants).
Web Site Programs
Perkins, D.F. (2010, July). Clearinghouse for Military Family Readiness. To go to:
http://www.militaryfamilies.psu.edu
Perkins, D. F., Hoy, P., & Webster, P. (2006, August). YET Recruitment Video. To view go
to: http://cyfar.cas.psu.edu/.
Perkins, D. F., & Mincemoyer, C. C. (2005). National Youth Life Skills Evaluation System. To
view go to: http://www.humanserviceresearch.com/youthlifeskillsevaluation/
Hoy, P., & Perkins, D. F. (2003, October). Youth Engaged in Technology. This Web site is the
hub for PA’s Children, Youth and Families At Risk project including all related
information as well as resources developed by YET staff to improve an after-school
program. http://agexted.cas.psu.edu/cyfar/
Perkins, D. F., & Mincemoyer, C. C. (2001). On-line evaluation of youth programs. Developed
a Web site with on-line impact evaluation tools to assess 4-H Youth Development
programs. Pennsylvania 4-H Youth Development Educators used this on-line tool to
conduct their own program evaluations linked directly to the Extension reporting system.
The Web site was closed once the National on-line system began.
Media – Radio
A. Look to play a role if your child is being bullied at school. (1 minute; February 2008)
B. Youth sports: It's not whether you win or lose, it's how you play the game. (1 minute;
March 2001)
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Healthy Family Development Focus
Web Site Programs
Perkins, D. F. (2003). After-school programs for children. Informational program that includes
various policy and educational materials (e.g., policy brief, best practices for
practitioners, book review, and links) for county family and consumer sciences educators
to use with county commissioners, schools administrators, and parents. A total of 24
family and consumer sciences educators have employed the Web site in their
programming. http://resiliency.cas.psu.edu/Policy.html
Perkins, D. F. (2001). Reading wizards: Parents and children reading together. An Extension
literacy program that includes various educational training materials (e.g., parent
newsletters, PowerPoint presentation, and evaluations) for county family and consumer
sciences educators to use with schools, libraries, and parents. A total of 37 family and
consumer sciences educators requested the newsletters for their programming.
http://resiliency.cas.psu.edu/ReadWiz/Wizard.html
Perkins, D. F. (2001). Help children dealing with tragedy and stress. This Web site was
established within 24 hours of the September 11, 2001 tragedy. The site provides family
and consumer sciences educators and 4-H educators with information to assist families
and schools in addressing the emotional effects of the aftermath. For example, the Web
site includes a tip sheet for parents to use in talking with their children about the tragedy.
http://resiliency.cas.psu.edu/Tragedy/Tragedy.html
Media – Radio
A. Harry Potter movie can help build reading skills (1 minute; November 2001).
B. Fathers’ involvement in childrearing benefits both fathers and children (1 minute;
January 2001).
C. Protecting children on the Internet (1 minute; August 2003).
D. Help kids deal with realities of war (5 minutes; March 2003).
E. Starting in the Middle can be Challenging for Children (1 minute, September 2006).
Media – Radio
F. How to detect the bullying behavior (1 minute, October, 2006).
G. Final Harry Potter book and movie this summer are a rare opportunity (1 minute; July
2007).
Media – Newspaper
A. Perkins, D. F. & Jackson, D. (2007, October; 2008, February). Mentoring Helps Youth
Weather the Storms. Harrisburg Patriot & Centre Daily Times Newspapers.
B. Perkins, D. F. (2007, July). Summer Vacations. Lancaster Farming Newspaper.
C. Perkins, D. F. (2006, August). Labor of Love: Unique Holiday Rituals. Lancaster
Farming Newspaper.
D. Perkins, D. F. (2006, July). Teen Safety on the Internet. Pocono Record Newspaper.
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E. Perkins, D. F. (2005, June). Reading a great summer time activity. Lancaster Farming
Newspaper.
F. Perkins, D. F. (2005, February). Fathers and youth sports: A natural combination
Lancaster Farming Newspaper.
G. Perkins, D. F. (2003, August). Protecting children on the Internet. (Printed in 13
newspapers in PA).
H. Perkins, D. F. (2001, June). Fathers are important. Lancaster Farming Newspaper.
Community Collaboration Focus
Computer Based Instruction
Borden, L. M., & Perkins, D. F. (1998). Collaboration training package (Multi-media, CDROM). Training materials developed with support from the CSREES National Network
for Collaboration. Lansing, MI: Human Service Research. This training package fits
within the third foci of my research/extension agenda, community collaboration. USDA’s
CSREES Children, Youth, and Families At Risk Initiative provided funds to distribute
three CD-ROMs to every state’s Extension office. Members of the National Network for
Collaboration have conducted over 30 in-depth trainings utilizing this tool. This CDROM was a recipient of the 1999 North Central Regional NAE4-HA Educational
Technology Adult Audience Award.
Selected Peer Reviewed Presentations at Conferences and Scholarly Meetings
Davenport, K., Richardson, C. B., & Perkins, D. F. (2014, November). Online resources vetting
protocol. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the National Council on Family
Relations, Baltimore, MD.
Saathoff-Wells, T., Karre, J., Davenport, K. E., Campise, M. E., & Perkins, D. F. (2014,
November). Flexicution in program evaluation: Developing a multi-tier plan to address
common and unique priorities across a complex organization. Symposium paper
presented at the National Council on Family Relations Annual Conference, Baltimore,
MD.
Morgan, N. R., Culler, E., Davis, K.D., & Perkins, D.F (2014, May). Developing partnerships
between schools and installations to support military families during parental absence.
Poster presented at the 22nd Annual Society for Prevention Research, Washington, DC.
Morgan, N. R., Culler, E., Davis, K.D., Moeller, J., & Perkins, D.F (2014, November).
Utilizing multiple perspectives to identify unmet needs of and programs for children
coping with a Service Member's absence. Paper presented at the meeting of National
Council on Family Relations Annual Conference, Baltimore, MD.
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Richardson, C. B., Geier, M., Davenport, K., Irvin, J., Runion, M., Weeks, P., & Perkins, D. F.
(2014, November). Yellow Ribbon Reintegration Program (YRRP): Evaluation Across
Data Sources. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the National Council on Family
Relations, Baltimore, MD.
Runion, M., Irvin, J., Richardson, C. B., & Perkins, D. F. (2014, May). Using Mobile Survey
Technology to Measure Knowledge Gain. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the
Society for Prevention Research, Washington, DC.
Watson, H., Bradshaw, J., Davenport, K., Richardson, C. B., & Perkins, D. F. (2014,
November). Designing learning for military families facing deployment. Poster presented
at the annual meeting of the National Council on Family Relations, Baltimore, MD.
Aronson, K. R., & Perkins, D.F. (2012, March). Penn State Military Personnel and Families
Research Initiative. Presented at the Board of Human Sciences, Washington, DC.
Perkins, D. F. & Richardson, C. (2012, July). Evaluation of the Yellow Ribbon Reintegration
Program. Presented at the National YRRP Program Managers and Event Planners
meeting, Orlando, Florida.
Perkins, D. F. & Aronson, K. R. (2012, May). Penn State Clearinghouse for Military Family
Readiness. A presentation to Army Public Health Command at the Installation Aberdeen
Proving Grounds, Aberdeen, MD.
Perkins, D. F., Aronson, K. R., & Kyler, S. J. (2012, October). Identifying & Evaluating
Evidence-Based Programs & Practices for _Military School-Aged Children. Paper
presented to the 17th Annual Conference on Advancing School Mental Health, Salt Lake
City, Utah.
Chilenski, S.M., Perkins, D. F., Hoffman, L., Feinberg, M., Crowley, D.M., Greenberg, M.,
Welsh, J., Crowley, D.M. (2011, October). A university-community model of technical
assistance: The PROSPER project. Paper presented as part of the symposium, From the
Top-Down and the Bottom-Up: How can communities and universities collaborate to
advance science and practice? Society for Community Research and Action Conference,
Chicago, IL.
Chilenski, S.M., Perkins, D. F., Hoffman, L., Feinberg, M., Crowley, D.M., Greenberg, M., &
Welsh, J. (2011, May). The Ins” and “Outs” of Technical Assistance: A closer look at
team cooperation and contact with technical assistance providers over time.
Poster presentation, Society for Prevention Research Conference, Washington, DC.
Chilenski, S. M., Perkins, D. F., Hoffman, L., Greenberg, M., Feinberg, M., & Crowley, D.M.
(2011, August). Understanding the technical assistance process in supporting community
prevention collaborations. Paper to be presented at the Global Implementation Research
Conference, Washington, DC
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Perkins, D.F. (2011, March). Penn State Clearinghouse for Military Family Readiness.
Presented at the Board of Human Sciences, Washington, DC.
Perkins, D. F. (June, 2010). Deciding what works: Evidence-based practices. National
workshop presented to Air Force Childcare Staff. Columbus, OH. (In support of AES
Project 3826)
Perkins, D. F. (April, 2009). Early Intervention – what works? Assessment, evaluation, and
evidence-based. Presentation made at the Early Intervention International Conference in
Nottingham, UK.
Perkins, D. F. (March, 2009). Understanding the adoption and implementation of evidencebased practices into mainstream. National workshop presented to policy-makers at
Queens University Belfast, UK. (In support of AES Project 3826)
Perkins, D. F. (March, 2009). Collaboration: Making it work. National workshop presented to
researchers at the Commonwealth Club, London, UK. (In support of AES Project 3826)
Perkins, D. F. (March, 2009). Type II Translational Research and Implementation Science?
Workshop presented at Center for Social Policy meeting at Dartington Hall, Dartington,
UK. (In support of AES Project 3826)
Perkins, D. F. (February, 2009). Understanding the adoption and implementation of evidencebased practices into mainstream. National workshop presented to researchers at the
Commonwealth Club, London, UK. (In support of AES Project 3826)
Perkins, D. F. (January, 2009). Efficacy and effectiveness: What is the difference? Workshop
presented at Center for Social Policy meeting at Dartington Hall, Dartington, UK. (In
support of AES Project 3826)
Perkins, D. F. (November, 2008). What is Type II Translational Research? Workshop
presented to Dartington Social Research Unit staff, Dartington, UK. (In support of AES
Project 3826)
Daniels, A. M., & Perkins, D. F. (2007, October). Using a Multi-Theory Base to Promote
Positive youth Development Via Youth Sports. Annual Conference of the Society for the
Study of Human Development. State College, PA. (In support of AES Project 3826) (All
authors equally contributed to the development of the presentation.)
Selected Peer Reviewed Presentations at Conferences and Scholarly Meetings (Continued)
Perkins, D. F. (2007, June). Youth Engagement Strategies with Community Boards and
Collaborative Teams. Presented (22% acceptance rate) at the Working with Young
People International Conference. Leicester, UK.
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Perkins, D. F., & Borden, L. M. (2007, June). Promoting resiliency through community youth
development framework. Presented (22% acceptance rate) at the Working with Young
People International Conference. Leicester, UK.
Behnke, A., Brown, B., Perkins, D. F., Rossing, B (2007, May). Community building
approaches to working with children, youth, and families. Presented (31% acceptance
rate) at the Children, Youth, and Families At Risk Annual Conference (54 participants).
Chicago, IL.
Perkins, D. F., Hoy, P. E., & Borden, L. M. (2007, May). Show me the money: Grant Writing
101. Presented (31% acceptance rate) at the Children, Youth, and Families At Risk
Annual Conference (27 participants). Chicago, IL.
Perkins, D. F., Hoy, P. E., Webster, P., & DiMarzio, C. (2007, May). Moving technology
forward. Presented (31% acceptance rate) at the Children, Youth, and Families At Risk
Annual Conference (19 participants). Chicago, IL.
Poon, C., & Perkins, D. F. (2007, May). Fostering reading-enriched environments for at-risk
children. Presented (31% acceptance rate) at the Children, Youth, and Families At Risk
Annual Conference (28 participants). Chicago, IL.
Perkins, D. F. (2007, April). Working at the right level: Community partnerships. Presentation
made at the PA Pennsylvania Child and Adolescent Service System 2007 Conference.
Haas, B., Perkins, D. F., Mincemoyer, C., Barkman, S., Matchtmes, K., Do, B., Nye, C.,
Drasgow, F., Ridenour, T. (2006, November). Evaluating life skills in community
programs for youth: A learning process. Presented at the Annual American Evaluation
Conference. Portland, Oregon.
Mitra, D. L., Perkins, D. F., & Sanders, F. (2006, September). The inclusion of students in the
definition of socially responsible leadership: An examination of the goals of school-based
youth-adult partnerships. Presented at the 11th Annual International Values and
Leadership Conference. Victoria, British Columbia.
Lerner, R. M, Perkins, D. F., & Borden, L.M. (2006, October). What we know from the 4-H
Study of Youth Development. National Conference of the National Association of 4-H
Agents. Milwaukee, WI.
Perkins, D. F., & Borden, L. M. (2006, May). What makes Youth Programs Tick? Presented
(36% acceptance rate) at the Children, Youth, and Families At Risk Annual Conference
(31 participants). Boston, MA.
Perkins, D. F., & Daniels, A. M. (2005, September). Youth sports reconsider: Increasing the
health and well-being of youth. Presented at the 2005 National Extension Association of
Family and Consumer Sciences Annual Session. Philadelphia, PA.
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Perkins, D. F. (2005, June). Promoting resiliency through a community youth development
framework. Paper presented at the Pathways to Resilience: An International Conference
in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.
Perkins, D. F. (2005, June). PROSPER: Promoting school-community-university partnership to
enhance resiliency. Paper presented at the Pathways to Resilience: An International
Conference in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.
Borden, L. M., & Perkins, D. F., & Borden, L. M. (2005, May). Documenting your after-school
program. A seminar presented at the Children, Youth, and Families At Risk Annual
Conference in Boston, MA.
Perkins, D. F., & Borden, L. M. (2005, May). Making every minute count in your youth
development program. A seminar presented at the Children, Youth, and Families At Risk
Annual Conference in Boston, MA.
Perkins, D. F., & Daniels, A. M. (2005, May). Putting YOUTH back into sports curriculum. A
half-day pre-conference workshop presented at the Children, Youth, and Families At
Risk Annual Conference in Boston, MA.
Mincemoyer, C. C., & Perkins, D. F. (2004, November). Community perception of Cooperative
Extension as a community resource for youth and family programs. Paper presented the
Annual National Conference of the National Association of 4-H Agents in Oklahoma
City, OK.
Mincemoyer, C. C., & Perkins, D. F. (2004, October). National youth development on-line
evaluation system. Paper presented at the Outreach Scholarship Conference in State
College, PA.
Borden, L. M., Perkins, D. F., & Villarruel, F. A. (2004, May). Challenges and opportunities for
international youth development: Increasing meaningful participants in youth
development programs. Round table presentation at the Association for International
Agricultural and Extension Education Conference in Dublin, Ireland.
Perkins, D. F., Borden, L. M., & Villarruel, F. A. (2004, May). Making collaboration work for
children, youth, and families. Round table presentation at the Association for
International Agricultural and Extension Education Conference in Dublin, Ireland.
Perkins, D. F., & Borden, L. M. (2004, May). Does your youth program contain the right stuff?
A seminar presented at the Children, Youth, and Families At Risk Annual Conference in
Seattle, WA.
Perkins, D. F. (2003, June). Programs that promote youth development. A seminar presented at
National School-Age Care Alliance Conference in Tampa, Fl.
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Perkins, D. F., & Borden, L. M. (2003, May). Practical application of the book on community
programs to promote youth development. A seminar presented at the Children, Youth,
and Families At Risk Annual Conference in Minneapolis, MN.
Perkins, D. F., & Daniels, A. M. (2003, May). Putting YOUTH back into sports. A seminar
presented at the Children, Youth, and Families At Risk Annual Conference in
Minneapolis, MN.
Daniels, A. M., & Perkins, D. F. (2003, November). Putting YOUTH back into sports
curriculum. Paper presented at the Extension Pre-Conference for the National Council on
Family Relations in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
Perkins, D. F. (2003, November). Staying on the cutting edge with collaborations. Panelist for
presentation at the Extension Pre-Conference for the National Council on Family
Relations in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
Perkins, D. F. (2003, November). Making collaborations work for children, youth, and families.
Research session accepted (43% acceptance rate) for presentation at the National Council
on Family Relations in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
Ansay, S., & Perkins, D. F. (2003, August). Interpreting outcomes: Using focus groups as
narratives in evaluation research. Paper presented at the Annual Conference of the
American Sociological Association in Atlanta, GA.
Perkins, D. F. (2003, June). Resiliency in adolescence: What do we know? Paper presented at
the Family Relations and Human Development Pre-Conference of the Annual Meeting of
the American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences in Washington, DC.
Perkins, D. F. (2002, May). Sustainability in youth programs. A seminar presented at the 2002
Children, Youth, and Families At Risk Annual Conference. New Orleans, LA.
Perkins, D. F. (2002, May). Moving your collaboration forward. A seminar presented at the
2002 Children, Youth, and Families At Risk Annual Conference. New Orleans, LA.
Perkins, D. F., & Mincemoyer, C. (2002, May). On-line evaluation of life skills in 4-H youth
programs. A seminar presented at the 2002 Children, Youth, and Families At Risk
Annual Conference. New Orleans, LA.
Denner, J., Perkins, D. F., Huebner, A. (2002, April). Methodological challenges in studying
adolescents in youth programs. Paper presented at the Society for Research on
Adolescents Biennial Conference, New Orleans, LA.
Perkins, D. F. (2002, April). Youth resiliency: Building a snow fence. A seminar presented at the
Pennsylvania Association of Family and Consumer Sciences Annual Conference.
Harrisburg, PA.
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Perkins, D. F. (2002, March). Putting YOUTH back into sports. A seminar presented at the Penn
State Cooperative Extension’s Annual Children, Youth and Families Conference.
University Park, PA.
Perkins, D. F. (2002, March). Collaboration: Getting beyond talking. A seminar presented at the
Penn State Cooperative Extension’s Annual Children, Youth and Families Conference.
University Park, PA.
Perkins, D. F. (2002, March). What can you do to help kids succeed. A seminar presented at the
Penn State Cooperative Extension’s Annual Children, Youth and Families Conference.
University Park, PA.
Mincemoyer, C., & Perkins, D. F. (2001, November). Youth development toolkit. A seminar
presented at the National Conference of the National Association of 4-H Agents.
Bismarck, ND.
Perkins, D. F., & Borden, L. M. (2001, May). Integrating a community youth development
approach into programs. A seminar presented at the 2001 Children, Youth, and Families
At Risk Annual Conference. Charlotte, NC.
Perkins, D. F., & Borden, L. M. (2000, March). Exploring levels of community linkages,
learning strengths of each level, and ways to evaluate the success of the collaborative
effort. A session, part of an in-depth seminar track entitled Building Community
Collaboration: A Factor of Sustainability presented at the 2000 Children, Youth, and
Families At Risk Annual Conference. Charlotte, NC.
Perkins, D. F., & Borden, L. M. (2000, March). Identifying barriers to successful collaborations
as well as key principles for success. An in-depth seminar track entitled Building
Community Collaboration: A Factor of Sustainability presented at the 2000 Children,
Youth and Families At Risk Annual Conference. Charlotte, NC.
Perkins, D. F. (2000, November). Asset evaluation for youth programming and results from
several research studies. A seminar presented at the Search Institute’s Healthy
Communities, Healthy Youth Conference. Minneapolis, MN.
Perkins, D. F. (2000, November). Positive youth development: Training program for youth
workers. A seminar presented at the Search Institute’s Healthy Communities, Healthy
Youth Conference. Minneapolis, MN.
Perkins, D. F., & Butterfield, J. (1999, November). Positive youth development: An asset-based
training program for youth workers. A seminar presented at the Search Institute’s
Healthy Communities, Healthy Youth Conference. Denver, CO.
Perkins, D. F., & Butterfield, J. (1999, October). Positive youth development: A framework for
youth workers and volunteers. Seminar presented at the National Association of
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Extension 4-H Agents Annual Conference. Pittsburgh, PA.
Perkins, D. F. (1999, May). Teaching dinosaurs to dance with Power Rangers. A seminar
presented at the Enhancing Family Resiliency in-service training for Florida 4-H and
Family and Consumer Sciences Agents. Gainesville, FL.
Perkins, D. F., & Edwards, C. D. (1999, March). Using trend and longitudinal data to assess the
health and development of Healthy Families Jacksonville families. A seminar presented
at the Healthy Families America Annual Conference. Chicago, IL.
Borden, L. M., Perkins, D. F., & Haas, B. (1999, January). Evaluating your collaboration. A
national in-service training for the United States Department of Agriculture, Children,
Youth, and Families At Risk Annual Conference. Washington, DC.
Borden, L. M., & Perkins, D. F. (1998, November). Collaborations for the 21st century. A
seminar presented at the National Association of Extension 4-H Agents Annual
Conference. Louisville, KY.
Perkins, D. F. (1998, September). Positive youth development: An asset model. A seminar
presented at the Florida Association of Extension 4-H Agents Annual Conference. St.
Augustine, FL.
Borden, L. M., Perkins, D. F., & Keith, J. G. (1998, September). Programming from a positive
youth development perspective. A statewide in-service training for The Ohio State
Cooperative Extension 4-H Agents. Columbus, OH.
Borden, L. M., & Perkins, D. F. (1998, July). Interagency collaboration: The interface between
public, private, and non-profit entities. A paper presented at the International Conference
on Advances in Management Annual Conference. Lincoln, England.
Borden, L. M, & Perkins, D. F. (1998, July). Addressing social problems through community
collaboration: An interactive process between individuals, organizations, and
communities. A paper presented at the International Conference on Experiential Learning
Annual Conference. Tampere, Finland.
Perkins, D. F., & Borden, L. M. (1997, October). To collaborate or not to collaborate...that is
the question. Seminar conducted at the National Extension Galaxy Summit. Cincinnati,
OH.
Perkins, D. F. (1997, January). Enhancing youth development in communities: The erector set
model. Seminar presented at the USDA and CSREES National Children, Youth, and
Families At Risk Annual Conference. Tucson, AZ.
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Perkins, D. F., Rowe, E., & Schmidt, F. (1997, January). Evaluating your collaboration.
A seminar presented at the USDA and CSREES National Children, Youth, and Families
At Risk Annual Conference. Tucson, AZ.
Keith, J., & Perkins, D. F. (1994, May). Community collaborations. A seminar presented at
Michigan State University Extension: Children, Youth, and Families Seminars in
Education, Research, Innovation, Evaluation, and Strategy Conference. Grand Rapids,
MI.
Perkins, D. F. (1993, October). Community coalitions in action (CCIA): Building and
maintaining community coalitions on behalf of children, youth, and families. A seminar
presented at the National Association of Extension 4-H Agents Annual Conference.
Winston-Salem, NC.
Perkins, D. F., & Mark, C. (1992, October). The art of collaboration. A workshop conducted at
the Service-Learning/School Volunteers/Partnerships for Education Conference. East
Lansing, MI.
Invited Presentations
Perkins, D. F. & Richardson, C. (2012, July). Evaluation of the Yellow Ribbon Reintegration
Program. Presented at the National YRRP Program Managers and Event Planners
meeting, Orlando, Florida.
Perkins, D. F. & Aronson, K. R. (2012, May). Penn State Clearinghouse for Military Family
Readiness. A presentation to Army Public Health Command at the Installation Aberdeen
Proving Grounds, Aberdeen, MD.
Perkins, D. F. (October, 2010). Diffusion, Dissemination, and Implementation. A workshop for
the Centre for Effective Services. Dublin, Ireland.
Perkins, D. F. (October, 2010). Prevention and Resiliency. A workshop for the Centre for
Effective Services. Dublin, Ireland.
Perkins, D. F. (October, 2010). Fidelity – Adaptation and Sustainability. International
workshops presented to Human Service Staff. Dublin, Cork, and Galway Ireland.
Perkins, D. F. (August, 2010). Resiliency in our Families. National workshop presented to Air
Force Family and Youth Staff. Southbridge, MA. (In support of AES Project 3826)
Perkins, D. F. (2007, October). Turning the Ivory Tower on Its Side: Applied Scholarship on
Behalf of Children, Youth, and Families. Presented to Faculty and graduate students at
Texas A & M as a part of the Bradberry Visiting Scholar.
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Perkins, D. F. (2007, September). Prevention Science and Taking EBI to Scale. Malmo,
Sweden.
Perkins, D. F. (2007, March). Extension and scholarship: A natural fit. Invited statewide
presentation for University of Illinois Extension’s conference entitled Scholarship In
Action (60 participants), Champaign-Urbana, IL.
Perkins, D. F. (2007, April). Understanding Youth Development: Keys to successful
programming. A workshop presented to the Arizona Youth Collaborative. Tucson, AZ
Perkins, D. F. (2007, May). Collaboration: What level are you at? A workshop presented to the
2007 Career-Technical and Adult Education Leadership Ohio at the University Plaza
Hotel, Columbus, OH.
Perkins, D. F. (2006, May). Figuring how to get folks to work together. A workshop presented
to the 2006 Career-Technical and Adult Education Leadership Ohio at the University
Plaza Hotel, Columbus, OH.
Perkins, D. F. (2005, October). Moving past go when working in a collaboration, a workshop
presented to the 2005-2006 National Preparing Workforce Education Leaders at the Hyatt
Regency, St. Louis, MO.
Perkins, D. F. (2005, September). Rural youth and implications for programming. Invited
statewide presentation for the University of Vermont Extension. Burlington, VT.
Perkins, D. F. (2005, June). Collaborations. A presentation at the Ohio Center for Career and
Technical Education’s Leadership Institute. Columbus, OH.
Perkins, D. F. (2004, October). Rural issues: Implications for youth development programming.
Invited workshop presentation at the Rural Youth Development Pre-Conference.
Oklahoma City, OK. Sponsored by the Engaging Youth Serving Communities National
4-H Council grant program.
Perkins, D. F. (2004, April). PROSPER: Working Within States, Broader Diffusion with Early
Adopter States Through Strategic Systems Change. Presentation at the Advances in
Prevention Science and Practice Prevention Summit (23 participants), Snowbird, UT.
Perkins, D. F. (2003, February). Connecting research and policy through infrastructures. A
presentation at the Bridging the Gap Between Research and Practice: Creating Common
Ground in Youth Development Conference (Invitation-only). Tucson, AZ.
Perkins, D. F. (March, 2002). Youth development programs as contexts for development.
(Invited moderator and participant) University of Minnesota Center for Youth
Development Research Pre-session at the Society for Research on Adolescents Biennial
Conference. New Orleans, LA.
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Perkins, D. F. (2002, October). Establishing coalitions. A presentation at the National
Dissemination Center Career and Technical Education’s National Leadership Institute.
Dallas, TX.
Perkins, D. F. (2001, October). Findings from the Youth Action Project. A presentation at the
annual meeting of the United States Air Force Senior Social Work Advisors. San
Antonio, TX.
Perkins, D. F., (2001, May). Mobilizing your community around assets. A one-day in-service for
the Livingston County Educational Service. Howell, MI.
Perkins, D. F. (2001, April). Beyond youth resiliency to thriving. A presentation at the annual
meeting of the Pennsylvania Association for Family and Consumer Sciences. Pittsburgh,
PA.
Perkins, D. F. (2000, October). Promising practices. Keynote address at the asset strategies in
action: how to walk the talk conference. East Lansing, MI: Michigan State University.
Perkins, D. F. (2000, October). Community collaboration: Use of the CD-ROM tool. A seminar
at the asset strategies in action: how to walk the talk conference. East Lansing, MI:
Michigan State University.
Perkins, D. F. (2000, October). An asset development curriculum for youth workers. A seminar
at the “Asset strategies in action: How to walk the talk” conference. East Lansing, MI:
Michigan State University.
Perkins, D. F. (1999, May). Programming for positive youth development. A three-week
graduate course for the Department of Child and Family Studies at Technikon Natal.
Durban, South Africa.
Perkins, D. F., & Borden, L. M. (1999, July and August). What level of linkage is necessary to
work together? A seminar presented at the United States Air Force-Family Advocacy
Program’s Prevention Workshop. San Antonio, TX.
Perkins, D. F. (1999, June). Positive youth development. Keynote presentation at the Tenth
Annual Action in Education Summer Institute, Marquette-Alger Intermediate School
District. Marquette, MI.
Borden, L. M., & Perkins, D. F. (1999, April). Building effective and sustainable
collaborations. A seminar presented at the United States Department of
Agriculture/United States Air Force-Family Advocacy Program’s Youth Collaboration
Kick-Off Conference. San Antonio, TX.
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Perkins, D. F., & Borden, L. M. (1998, November). Learning to do the collaboration ballet: A
comprehensive CD-ROM collaboration training package. A seminar presented at the
Search Institute’s Healthy Communities, Healthy Youth Conference. Minneapolis, MN.
Perkins, D. F. (1998, October). The popsicle stick model. A seminar presented at the Making
Prevention Work in New Hampshire Conference. Portsmouth, NH.
Perkins, D. F. (1998, October). Community collaboration: Teaching dinosaurs to dance with
Power Rangers. A seminar presented at the Making Prevention Work in New Hampshire
Conference. Portsmouth, NH.
Perkins, D. F. (1998, March). Positive youth development: An asset model. Seminar presented at
the Florida Association of Family and Consumer Sciences Annual Conference.
Jacksonville, FL.
Perkins, D. F. (1997, April). Positive youth development and education: Planting a garden.
A seminar presented at Kellogg Youth Initiative Partnerships Excellence in Education
Annual Conference. Marquette, MI.
Perkins, D. F. (1997, February). Positive youth development: Trail blazing. A seminar presented
at Kellogg Youth Initiative Partnerships. Marquette, MI.
Perkins, D. F. (1996, July). The growing years: Involving young people in philanthropy and
service. A seminar presented at Council of Michigan Foundation's Philanthropy
Conference. Grand Rapids, MI.
Perkins, D. F. (1996, May). How to work effectively as a consortium. A seminar presented at
High Scope Educational Research Foundation’s New Directions Conference. Ypsilanti,
MI.
Perkins, D. F. (1996, May). Developmental needs of adolescents: Fostering positive youth
development. A seminar presented at High Scope Educational Research Foundation’s
New Directions Conference. Ypsilanti, MI.
Perkins, D. F. (1995, November). Interventions for high risk youth. A seminar presented at the
Healthy Schools, Healthy Communities Conference. Southfield, MI.
Perkins, D. F. (1993, March). Creating a climate of collaboration. A seminar presented at the
Michigan Statewide Systemic Initiative (MSSI) Technical Assistance Conference.
Lansing, MI.
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Peer Reviewed Poster Sessions
Mincemoyer, C. C., & Perkins, D. F. (2006, October). Say Y.E.S. to Youth: Youth Engagement
Strategies. Poster session accepted for presentation at the Annual National Conference of
the National Association of 4-H Agents. Milwaukee, WI.
Perkins, D. F., & Griffin, A. (2006, April). Participation in Sports Programs, Healthy Life
Styles, and the Five Cs of Positive Youth Development. Poster presentation at the Society
for Research on Adolescence Biennial Conference. San Francisco, CA.
Perkins, D. F., & Hansen, K. (2006, April). Features of the Setting Matter for Mentoring
Relationships. Poster presentation at the Society for Research on Adolescence Biennial
Conference (12% acceptance rate). San Francisco, CA.
Mincemoyer, C. C., & Perkins, D. F. (2005, October). Evaluating life skills in community
programs for younger youth, 8-12. Poster session accepted for presentation at the Annual
National Conference of the National Association of 4-H Agents. Seattle, WA.
Mincemoyer, C. C., & Perkins, D. F. (2005, September). On-line youth life skills evaluation.
Poster presented at the 2005 National Extension Association of Family and Consumer
Sciences Annual Session. Philadelphia, PA.
Perkins, D. F. (2005, June). Evaluating life skills as outcomes in youth programs: A national
evaluation system. A poster presentation at the Pathways to Resilience: An International
Conference. Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.
Perkins, D. F. (2005, June). Putting YOUTH back into sports. A poster presentation at the
Pathways to Resilience: An International Conference. Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.
Perkins, D. F. (2005, May). Research findings about Extension from the PROSPER project
(Promoting School-Community-University Partnerships to Enhance Resilience). Poster
presentation at the Children, Youth, and Families At Risk Annual Conference. Boston,
MA.
Perkins, D. F., & Mincemoyer, C. C. (2005, May). Outcomes are possible to evaluate: A
national evaluation system. Poster presentation at the Children, Youth, and Families At
Risk Annual Conference. Boston, MA.
Mincemoyer, C. C., & Perkins, D. F. (2004, October). National youth development online
evaluation system. Poster presentation at the Annual National Conference of the National
Association of 4-H Agents. Oklahoma City, OK.
Perkins, D. F., Hoy, P. E., & Webster, P. (2004). Youth engaged in technology. Poster
presentation at the Children, Youth, and Families At Risk Annual Conference. Seattle,
WA.
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Mincemoyer, C. C., Perkins, D. F., Rodgers, M., & St. Pierre, T. (2003, October). Integrating
evidence-based programs into youth development outreach programs. Poster presentation
at the Outreach Scholarship Conference. Madison, WI.
Perkins, D. F. (2003, September). Building connections with schools and libraries through new
programs. Poster presentation at Galaxy II. Salt Lake City, UT.
Perkins, D. F., & Jones, K. (October, 2002) Youth adult partnerships. Poster presentation at the
12th Annual Building Strong Families Conference. Primary audience members of the PA
and DE Council on Family Relations. Grantville, PA.
Perkins, D. F. (2002, April). Childhood and adolescent sports participation as predictors of
sports participation and participation in physical fitness activities during young
adulthood. Poster presentation at the Society for Research on Adolescence (Biennial
Conference). New Orleans, LA.
Perkins, D. F. (2000, March). Protective factors, physical abuse, and purging from communitywide surveys of female adolescents. Poster presentation at the Society for Research on
Adolescence Biennial Conference. Chicago, IL.
Perkins, D. F. (1999, April). An ecological risk factor examination of suicide ideation and
behavior among European American and African American adolescents. Poster
presentation at the National Society for Research on Child Development Biennial
Conference. Albuquerque, NM.
Evans, G. D., Rey, J., Perkins, D. F., Beaulieu, L. J., Hemphill, M. M., Bryant, N. E., & Danda,
C. E. (1998, March). The Jacksonville Child Care/Family Initiative: Delivery and
evaluation of a violence prevention program. Poster presentation at the 1998 Children,
Youth, and Families At Risk Annual Conference. Tucson, AZ.
Evans, G. D., Rey, J., Perkins, D. F., Beaulieu, L. J., Hemphill, M. M., Bryant, N. E., & Danda,
C. E. (1998, June). A multi-modal approach to violence prevention in early childhood.
Poster presentation at the Society for Prevention Research Biennial Conference. Park
City, UT.
Perkins, D. F. (1998, March). An asset-based formative evaluation for programming in Duval
County 4-H. Poster presentation at the USDA and CSREES National Children, Youth,
and Families At Risk Annual Conference. Tucson, AZ.
Perkins, D. F. (1997, November). Community collaboration from research to practice:
Teaching dinosaurs to dance with Power Rangers. Poster presentation at the National
Council on Family Relations Annual Conference. Arlington, VA.
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Perkins, D. F., & Ansay, S. (1997, November). Supervised visitation programs: Do they make a
difference? Poster presentation at the National Council on Family Relations Annual
Conference. Arlington, VA.
Perkins, D. F., & Luster T. (1997, April). The relationship between sexual abuse and bulimia.
Poster presentation at the National Society for Research on Child Development Biennial
Conference. Washington, DC.
Perkins, D. F. (1996, March). Individual and contextual variables related to risk behaviors and
resiliency among diverse youth. Poster presentation at the Society for Research on
Adolescence Biennial Conference. Boston, MA.
Perkins, D. F. (1995, November). Individual and contextual variables related to resiliency
among diverse youth. Poster presentation at the National Council on Family Relations
Annual Conference. Portland, OR.
Lerner, J. V., Castellino, D. R., & Perkins, D. F. (1993, April). The influence of adolescent
characteristics on maternal behaviors and well-being. Poster presentation at the Society
for Research in Child Development Biennial Conference. New Orleans, LA.
Luster, T., McAdoo, H. P., & Perkins, D. F. (1993, April). Family factors related to success
among African American adults: A secondary analysis of the Perry Preschool data.
Poster presentation at the Society for Research in Child Development Biennial
Conference. New Orleans, LA.
Perkins, D. F. (1992, April). Physical attractiveness and the prediction of psychosocial
functioning in early adolescence. Poster presentation at the Society for Research on
Adolescence Biennial Conference. Washington, D.C.
Keith, J., Mark, C., & Perkins, D. F. (1992, November). Building community coalitions on
behalf of children, youth, and families. Poster presentation at the Michigan Home
Economics Association Annual Meeting. Lansing, MI.
Keith, J., Mark, C., & Perkins, D. F. (1992, October). Building community coalition...What it
takes. Poster presentation at the Michigan State University Extension School. East
Lansing, MI.
Perkins, D. F., Keith, J., & Clifford, M. C. (1992, November). Community coalitions on behalf
of children, youth, and families: Integrating research and university outreach. Poster
presentation at the National Council on Family Relations Annual Conference. Orlando,
FL.
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Keith, J., Perkins, D. F., & Mark, C. (1992, September). Community coalitions on behalf of
children, youth, and families: Combining research and Extension education. Poster
presentation at the National 4-H Northeast Coordinating Committee Research
Practitioners’ Conference. Chevy Chase, MD.
Perkins, D. F. (1991, May). An analysis of the measurements used to rate physical
attractiveness of early adolescents. Poster presentation at the Forum for the Initiation of
PRIDE. University Park, PA.
Perkins, D. F., (1991, April). Physical attractiveness: Relationship to early adolescents’
psychosocial development. Poster presentation at the International Society for the Study
of Behavioral Development Biennial Conference. Minneapolis, MN.
Extension In-Services and Workshops
These are in-services and workshops conducted since January 2000 within the state of
Pennsylvania. These in-services and workshops were conducted for one of three target
audiences: 4-H youth development and/or family and consumer science educators/agents;
professionals in education, human services, and/or non-profits; and parents and/or youth. I
grouped these in-services and workshops by topical area.
Collaboration
This topic involved increasing knowledge about effective collaboration and partnership on behalf
of children, youth, and families. Twenty-eight in-services and workshops were conducted with
more than 75% being 3 or more hours in length. Of the 28 in-services and workshops, 14 were
conducted with Extension educators; and 14 with professionals in education; human services;
and/or non-profits. The total number of participants was 987.
Family Development
This topic involved increasing knowledge about positive parenting techniques and family
development. Twenty-eight in-services and workshops were conducted with more than a third
being 2 or more hours in length. Of the 39 in-services and workshops, 13 were conducted with
Extension educators; 26 with professionals in education; human services; and/or non-profits; and
6 with parents. The total number of participant was 1,806.
Youth Development
This topic involved increasing knowledge about positive and community youth development
framework and its application. Sixty-nine in-services and workshops were conducted with more
than half being 2 or more hours in length. Of the 83 in-services and workshops, 39 were
conducted with Extension educators; 23 with professionals in education; human services; and/or
non-profits, and 15 with parents and/or youth. The total number of participants was 3,478.
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Professional Organizations
American Evaluation Association
National Council on Family Relations
Society for Research on Adolescence
Society for Prevention Research
Graduate Student Committees
Name, Major
Allison Hoffman, Biobehavioral Health*
Christine Bracamonte-Wiggs, Family and
Consumer Science at the University of
Arizona
Alexis Harris, Human Development and
Family Studies
Julia Hernandez, Community Development
D. Maxwell Crowelly, Human Development
and Family Studies
Jill Schulte, Youth and Family Education
Kirsten Dubbs, Youth and Family Education
Amber Richardson, Youth and Family
Education
Courtney Goddard, Business
Administration*
Monique Faulk, Human Development and
Family Studies
Kelly Goddard, Advertising/Public Relations
with honors in Youth and Family Education*
Julie Scheve, Youth and Family Education
Kenneth Jones, Agricultural and Extension
Education
Diana Ramos, Youth and Family Education
Lisa Shaw, Agricultural and Extension
Education
Julie Miller, Math and History*
Jon Williams, Sociology*
Role
Honor Thesis
Advisor
Outside
Committee
Member
Outside
Committee
Member
Committee
Chair
Outside
Committee
Member
Committee
Chair
Committee
Chair
Committee
Chair
Honor Thesis
Advisor
Committee
Chair
Honor Thesis
Advisor
Committee
Chair
Committee
Chair
Committee
Chair
Committee
Chair
Committee
Chair
Honor Thesis
Advisor
Degree
B.S.
Ph.D.
Ph.D.
M.P.S.
Completion
Anticipated
May, 2014
Anticipated
December,
2013
Anticipated
May, 2014
Ph.D.
Anticipated
May, 2013
May, 2012
M.Ed.
May, 2011
M.Ed.
May, 2011
M.Ed.
December,
2009
May, 2009
B.S.
Ph.D.
B.S.
December,
2008
2007
M.Ed.
2006
Ph.D.
2005
M.Ed.
2004
M.Ed.
2004
M.Ed.
2004
B.S.
2004
Perkins’ Vita Page 57
Name, Major
Lisa Chauveron, Youth and Family
Education (Thesis Option)
Tiffany M. Roberson Hoy, Agricultural and
Extension Education
Tamara Stanford, Agricultural and Extension
Education
Sandra L. Newes, Psychology
Role
Honor Thesis
Advisor
Committee
Chair
Degree
B.S.
Completion
2004
M.Ed.
2003
Committee
Member
Committee
Member
M.Ed.
2002
M.Ed.
2002
* Undergraduate Honors Thesis focused on issues related to human development, resiliency, and
family policy.
Reviewer
Editorial Boards (noted) and Reviewer for Peer Reviewed Journals
Youth and Society Editorial Board (2007-present)
Journal of Youth Development: Bridging Research & Practice (2006-present)
Journal of Adolescence (2003-2009).
Community Journal Editorial Board (2000-2009).
Journal of Adolescent Research (1997-2008).
Applied Developmental Science (1997-2008).
Developmental Psychology Editorial Board (2004-2005).
Journal of Early Adolescence (2003-2007)
Family Relations Editorial Board (2000-2003).
Reviewer of Book Prospectus for Publishers
Sage. (2004). The youth development handbook.
Cambridge University Press. (2003). Getting independent in discourse: How adolescents and
parents transform their relationship.
Sage. (2002). Reducing adolescent risk: Toward an integrated approach.
Perkins’ Vita Page 58
Reviewer of Book Prospectus for Publishers (Continued)
Sage. (2002). The youth development handbook: Concepts, research, implementation, and
evaluation.
Pearson Education, Prentice Hall. (2000). Adolescence: Development, diversity, context and
application.
Kluwer Academic Publishers. (1999). Developmental assets and asset-building communities.
Reviewer, Peer Review Conference Presentations
Applied Research, Program Evaluation, and Public Policy Panel. (2000). Reviewed 30 abstracts
for the Biennial Conference of the Society for Research on Adolescence.
Youth Development Section. (2001). Reviewed 37 applications for the Children, Youth, and
Families At Risk Annual Conference.
Reviewer, Grants
Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Programs (August, 2007), FY 2007 Youth Violence
Prevention through Community-Level Change.
Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Programs, FY 2007 Evaluation of Research on the
Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children and Youth (April, 2007).
U.S. Department of Education (June, 2006). FY 2006 Parent Information Resource Center
Program Grant Review.
Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Programs (April, 2006), FY 2006 Evaluation of
Research on the Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children and Youth.
National Science Foundation (August, 2006). 2006 Informal Science Education Grant.
Michael Smith Foundation for Health Research (February, 2006), Career Investigator Grants.
United States Department of Agricultural (2006, January). Invited grant reviewer for Children,
Youth, and Families At Risk Sustainable Communities Project.
Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (2005, February). Invited grant reviewer
for Safe Start: Promising Approaches for Children Exposed to Violence.
United States Department of Health and Human Services (2004, June). Invited grant reviewer for
Compassion Capital Fund Targeted Capacity-Building Program.
W. T. Grant Foundation (2003, May). Youth Development Research Grants.
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Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (2002, May). Invited grant reviewer for
Juvenile Mentoring Program (JUMP).
United States Department of Education (2000, May). Invited reviewer for the 21st Century
Community Learning Center Program discretionary grants.
Service on Councils and Committees- Internal and External to the University
Jan 2014Present
Senator, Pennsylvania State University Faculty Senate
Sept 2011Present
Member, ESCOP Social Sciences Subcommittee Meeting
Sept 2011Present
Social Science Research Institute Steering Committee
Sept 2010Present
Member, College Nominations and Selection Committee
Sept 2007Present
Faculty Advisory Board, International Institute for Restorative Practice
May 2007Present
Member, College of Agricultural Sciences Representative to the College of
Health and Human Development
Sept 2009Present
Social Science Research Institute Steering Committee
Jan 2005Present
Member (alternate), Social Science Committee of the University’s
Institutional Review Board
April 2010Nov 2010
Member, Associate Dean for Research Search Committee, College of
Agricultural Sciences
Dec 2007June 2010
Co-Chair, Healthy Living Mission Mandate Task Force, Nation 4-h
Headquarters, USDA, Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension
Service.
Oct 20072009
Member, Center for Science and the Schools Review Taskforce
Sept 20062011
University Children, Youth, and Families Consortium Steer Committee
Perkins’ Vita Page 60
Oct 2006Oct 2010
Departmental Promotion and Tenure Committee
Sept 20062008
Member, Departmental Executive Committee
Sept 20052008
College of Agricultural Sciences’ Nominations and Elections Committee
Sept 20042007
Chair, Departmental Extension Faculty Committee
Jan 20042007
Representative for the Universities Children’s Policy Collaborative’s Child
Child and Family Impact Seminar.
Jan 2004June 2005
Member – Planning Committee for the development of the Journal of
Youth Development: Bridging Research and Practice.
Jan 20042005
Chair – Planning Committee for the National Family and Consumer
Sciences Extension Specialist Pre-Conference. Orlando, FL.
Sep 2003Present
Co-Chair – College of Agricultural Sciences Plan of Work Issue Team on 4-H
and Youth Development.
Jan 2003July 2003
Member – Search Committee, Youth and Adult Leadership Development
Position for Agricultural and Extension Education Development.
Jan 2002March 2003
Member – Planning Committee for the National Bridging the Gap Between
Research and Practice Conference: Creating Common Ground in Youth
Development, sponsored by W. T. Grant Foundation. Tucson, AZ.
Jan 2002Dec 2004
Member – Advisory Board of the National 4-H Study of Youth Development.
Jan 2001Present
Member – Departmental Graduate Committee.
Jan 2001Dec 2001
Invited Member – National Youth Development Research Response Task
Force.
Oct 2001Dec 2001
Member, Penn State Cooperative Extension Programming Issues Committee.
Jan 2001-
Club Co-Advisor, Penn State Collegiate 4-H.
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Jan 2003
Aug 1998Aug 1999
Member, University of Florida Institutional Review Board.
Aug 1998Dec 1998
Member, Departmental Committee to Develop a Master of Science Program.
Aug 1997July 1998
Club Advisor, Human Resource Development Student Club.
May 1997July 1999
Evaluation Advisor, United States Air Force & National Network for
Family Resiliency Family Violence Program Evaluation Project.
Dec 1996October 1997
Member, College Search Committee for Chair of the Department of Family,
Youth, and Community Sciences.
July 1996Jan 1999
Member, National Network for Collaboration, University of Florida
(Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service).
Jan 1994June 1996
Member, National Network for Collaboration, Michigan State University
(Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service).
1993-1994
Member, Service-Learning Standards Committee, State of Michigan
Commission on Community Service.
1993
Member, Principles of Service Committee, State of Michigan Commission on
Community Service.
1993
Action Plan Leader, Outreach/Research Initiative for the Institute for
Children, Youth, and Families, Michigan State University.
References
Available upon request