Lacey Jenkins

Lacey Jenkins (she/her/hers), MSW, is a PhD student at the University of Texas at Arlington School of Social Work. Lacey holds a bachelor’s degree in social work from Texas Christian University and a master’s in social work from the University of Denver. As a licensed social worker in Colorado, Lacey practiced as a caseworker for the Colorado child welfare system, elementary school social worker, and as a case manager for foster to adopt families. Lacey’s research interests are based on her practice experience with children and families. She aspires for her research to contribute to the practice that provides the most effective prevention strategies and intervention practices for children and families that encounter the child welfare system.