Dr. Yoonsook Ha

Biography

Yoonsook Ha is an associate professor at the Boston University School of Social Work, specializing in child and family policy, with a particular focus on the impacts of social policies on the well-being of low-income families. Her research highlights the critical role that policies play in shaping the socio-economic conditions of vulnerable populations. She investigates the unintended consequences of these policies, which can lead to unequal access to resources and unjust outcomes in various areas, including economic vulnerability, child development, and mental health. As a principal investigator, she has led projects such as 'Quality Subsidized Child Care Providers Children’s Care Stability: Implications Early Educational Outcomes,' funded by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Her research has been published in peer-reviewed journals including Children and Youth Services Review and Poverty and Public Policy, and she has contributed to reports for the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care.

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