Gretchen L. Caspary
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Gretchen L. Caspary
Former Senior Research Assocate,
American Academy of Pediatrics
Gretchen L. Caspary is a former senior research associate at the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), where she managed surveys within the Division of Health Services Research. Her prior experience includes research roles at the University of California and Northwestern University in the Departments of Human Development and Social Policy. She has co-authored studies on pediatric residents' employment patterns and oral health training, contributing to journals such as Pediatrics. Caspary earned her PhD in social policy from Northwestern University.
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Publications by Gretchen L. Caspary
This article discusses the role of childcare in promoting the development and opportunities for low-income children, noting that federal and state funding for childcare has increased dramatically since welfare reform. Despite this, children from…
Mothers Balance Work and Child Care Under Welfare Reform—Executive Summary
A four-year study aimed to learn how welfare reform affects children's upbringing and development, showing early warning signals such as low-quality childcare and social isolation among women. The report provides a baseline picture for 948 families…