Nancy E. Cohen

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Nancy E. Cohen
Former Researcher, School of Ecuation,
University of California, Berkeley

Nancy E. Cohen is a former researcher with the School of Education at the University of California, Berkeley. She is currently a clinical psychologist based in Seattle, Washington, specializing in cognitive and behavioral psychology with a focus on dialectical behavior therapy for children and adolescents. Cohen earned her MA and PhD in psychology from the University of California, Berkeley.

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Publications by Nancy E. Cohen
Policy Success, Remaining Gaps
This paper analyzes the quality of center-based programs in diverse lower-income communities in California. The majority of centers displayed high levels of quality, and community conditions such as poverty levels and ethnic composition did not…
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…