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Publications

New Publication Alert
Hoffman-Cooper, A. E. (2021). From foster youth to foster scholar: Suggestions for emancipatory research practices. Children and Youth Services Review, 120, 105752. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.childyouth.2020.105752

Presentations 

February 2020 - National Conference for Engaged Scholarship on Foster Alumni
Fostering Risk or Resilience: A Critical Discourse Analysis of Campus-Based Support for Students with Experience in Foster Care. Hoffman, A. E. (2020).
November 2019 - Association for the Study of Higher Education Annual Conference
Critical Discourse Analysis of Campus-Based Support for Students with Experience in Foster Care. Hoffman, A. E. (2019).
April 2019 - Michigan College Access Programs and Personnel Conference
Foster Care & K-12 Educators: Strategies for Supporting Students with Experience in Foster Care.​ Hoffman, A. E. (2019).
Foster Care & TRIO Staff: Strategies for Supporting Students with Experience in Foster Care.​ Hoffman, A. E. (2019). 
March 2019 - NASPA Annual Conference
Courageous Leadership. Hoffman, A. E. (2019). 
Family Privilege and Its Impact on College-Going Foster Youth. Gamez. S., Hoffman, A. E. & Whitman, K. (2019). 
November 2018 - Association for the Study of Higher Annual Conference
Fostering Risk or Resilience: A Critical Discourse Analysis of Support for Students with Experience in Foster Care. Hoffman, A. E. (2018). 
Symposium on Understanding Family Privilege: Fostering Inclusive Postsecondary Environments for Alumni of Foster Care. Amechi, M., Bennett, J., Gamez. S., Hoffman, A. E. Lopez, K., & Sarubbi, M., & Whitman, K. (2018). 
May 2018 - Regional Foster Parent Appreciation Dinner Keynote
Raise Hope and Foster Dreams. Hoffman, A. E. (2018). 
April 2018 - Center for Fostering Success Webinar Series
Fostering Inclusion: The Implementation of Faculty/Staff Mentor Programs for College-Going Foster Youth. Bennett, J., Hoffman, A. E., Lopez, K., & Tinker, B. (2018). 
Recording Available.
March 2018 - NASPA Annual Conference
Fostering Inclusion: Faculty Staff Mentor Programs for College-Going Foster Youth. Bennett, J., Hoffman, A. E., Lopez, K., & Tinker, B. (2018). 
February 2017 - Fostering Success Coach Training Webinar Series
Exposure Gaps: Creating Experiences with Young Adults Who Have Experienced Foster Care. Bennett, J. & Hoffman, A. E. (2017).
March 2016 - NASPA Annual Conference
Strategies for Supporting Students from Foster Care and Homelessness. Hoffman, A. E., Naasko, R., & Rencher, J. (2016).
The Blavin Scholars Program: Campus Support Model. Hoffman, A. E., & Naasko, R. (2016). 
Supporting Students from
Foster Care and Homelessness Through
Campus Support Programs. 
Avery C., Day, M. Hoffman, A. E., Lopez, K., Naasko, R, & Schoen, J. (2016).
October 2015 - University of Michigan Our Journey Conference
Becoming a Supportive Adult for Students from Foster Care. Hoffman, A. E.(2015).
May 2015 - Fostering Success Michigan Summit
Promoting Positive Student Engagement. Hoffman, A. E., Liggins, T. & Newton, S. (2015).
March 2015 - System of Care Conference
Coaching for Connection: Increasing Student Network Support. Bennett, J. & Hoffman, A. E.(2015).
March 2015 - American Council on Education Women's Network 
From Foster Care to College. Hurtado-Arboleda E., & Hoffman, A. E.(2015).
November 2014 - University of Michigan Inclusive Excellence Conference
Foster Care. Foster Inclusion. Foster Excellence. Hoffman, A. E.(2014).
November 2013 - Association of Intermountain Housing Officers Annual Conference
Role of Student Affairs Professionals in Supporting Students with Experience in Foster Care. Hoffman, A. E.(2013).
November 2012 - Association of Intermountain Housing Officers Annual Conference
The Quest for Assessing Living Learning Communities. Hoffman, A. E. & Phipps, R. (2012).
October 2012 - ACUHO-I Living Learning Programs Conference
Growing in the Great Outdoors: Outdoor Leadership Community. Hoffman, A. E. (2012).
Raising the Living Learning Experience with Assessment. Hoffman, A. E. (2012).
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