The Delaware Food Research Network (DEFRN) brings together a group of individuals, including researchers, policymakers, and advocates, dedicated to many facets of improving food and nutrition for Delawareans. The Network believes that through research, members have the ability to improve the related food systems both within and beyond the state’s borders. Meeting quarterly to foster interdisciplinary collaboration and idea-sharing, the Network develops strategies to maximize research potential, engages in regular cross-sector dialog, and converses with stakeholders to better understand needs and solutions. Continue reading →

The study gathered data about the experiences of Black girls ages 10 to 19 who live in Delaware. Girls shared their live experiences, challenges, survival strategies, and resources. Led by The National Coalition of 100 Black Women (NC100BW), Delaware Chapter data and recommendations seek to inform community advocacy agendas, public policy, funding resources, human service delivery options, and further research in the State of Delaware about Black girls.

CRESP Team Researchers: Katrina Morrison, Tia Barnes, Sue Giancola, Shameeka Jelenewicz,

Hilary Mead, & Terry-Ann Richards

Citations for The State of Our Union: Black Girls in Delaware – Health Policy Brief (PB21-001)

Citations for The State of Our Union: Black Girls in Delaware – Image/Self-Image Policy Brief (PB21-002)

Citations for The State of Our Union: Black Girls in Delaware – Racism Policy Brief (PB21-003)

Citations for The State of Our Union: Black Girls in Delaware – Safety Policy Brief (PB21-004)

Citations for The State of Our Union: Black Girls in Delaware –Resilience Policy Brief (PB21-005)

Black Girls In Delaware Research Study

Read the briefs here:

https://www.ncbwde.org/stateofourunion

The study evaluated the impact of varied, low-cost in-store marketing strategies in 32 supermarkets in predominantly low-income, high-minority neighborhoods; specifically, the marketing of healthier products through placement and promotion in six product categories. UD-CRESP conducted six focus groups with supermarket shoppers to determine product preferences and shopping behaviors.

University of Delaware, New Mexico State University, and University of Maryland Eastern-Shore faculty collaborated to design an educational online food safety game named “Potluck Panic”. The goal of the game is to increase awareness and understanding of food supply, food safety, food production, and consumer health issues.

Publications:

Riser, D. & Klein, J. (March, 2018).  Potluck Panic Supplemental Report: Science Educator Survey Results (T18-028). Newark, DE: Center for Research in Education and Social Policy.

Klein, J. & Riser, D. (November, 2017).  Food Safety Game Final Report (T17-061). Newark, DE: Center for Research in Education and Social Policy.

The Building Bridges evaluation team works with project staff to assess program activities, as well as to facilitate the implementation of a capacity-building, quality improvement process based on data-driven decision-making. The evaluation design uses an embedded, participative approach to examine ongoing efforts to change policy and practice, and an empowerment model for facilitating the development of the quality improvement process.

Publications:

Giancola, S., Riser, D., & Coffey, D. (March, 2018). Family Empowerment Scale Baseline Survey Results (T18-004). Newark, DE: Center for Research in Education and Social Policy.

Jelenewicz, S. (March, 2018). Building Bridges Supplemental Report: Summary of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Referrals & Evaluation Data Results (S18-013). Newark, DE: Center for Research in Education and Social Policy.

Riser, D. & Giancola, S. (March, 2018). Building Bridges Supplemental Report: Developmental & Autism-Specific Screening Program Training March 22, 2018 (S18-027). Newark, DE: Center for Research in Education and Social Policy.

Riser, D. & Giancola, S. (March, 2018). Building Bridges Supplemental Report: Developmental & Autism-Specific Screening Program Training (S18-024). Newark, DE: Center for Research in Education and Social Policy.

Riser, D. & Giancola, S. (March, 2018). Building Bridges Supplemental Report: Developmental Screen Pilot Baseline (S18-023). Newark, DE: Center for Research in Education and Social Policy.

Coffey, D. (January, 2018). Building Bridges Supplemental Report: Cultural Competency Training Evaluation Survey Results (S18-004). Newark, DE: Center for Research in Education and Social Policy.

Coffey, D. & Riser, D. (November, 2017). Building Bridges Pediatric Health Care Provider Survey Findings (T17-056). Newark, DE: Center for Research in Education and Social Policy.

The purpose of the LEND evaluation is to provide information to LEND staff about program implementation that enables them to continuously improve and shape the project, and to gauge the extent to which the program is on track to meet its goals.  The evaluation design is based on a participative, theory-based model that includes both formative and summative components. Qualitative and quantitative data are collected through interviews, observations, surveys, and existing data.

Publications:

Riser, D. & Giancola, S. (April, 2018). LEND Didactic Session Feedback Results April 6, 2018 (S18-026). Newark, DE: Center for Research in Education and Social Policy.

Riser, D. & Giancola, S. (March, 2018). LEND Didactic Session Feedback Results March 23, 2018 (S18-025). Newark, DE: Center for Research in Education and Social Policy.

Riser, D. & Giancola, S. (March, 2018). LEND Didactic Session Feedback Results March 9, 2018 (S18-020). Newark, DE: Center for Research in Education and Social Policy.

Riser, D. & Giancola, S. (March, 2018). LEND Didactic Session Feedback Results March 2, 2018 (S18-019). Newark, DE: Center for Research in Education and Social Policy.

Riser, D. & Giancola, S. (March, 2018). LEND Didactic Session Feedback Results February 23, 2018 (S18-012). Newark, DE: Center for Research in Education and Social Policy.

Riser, D. & Giancola, S. (February, 2018). LEND Didactic Session Feedback Results February 2, 2018 (S18-010). Newark, DE: Center for Research in Education and Social Policy.

Riser, D. & Giancola, S. (February, 2018). LEND Didactic Session Feedback Results January 26, 2018 (S18-009). Newark, DE: Center for Research in Education and Social Policy.

Coffey, D. (January, 2018). LEND Didactic Session Feedback Findings Fall 2017 (T18-002). Newark, DE: Center for Research in Education and Social Policy.

Coffey, D. (January, 2018). LEND Didactic Session Feedback Results January 5, 2018 (S18-005). Newark, DE: Center for Research in Education and Social Policy.

Giancola, S. & Riser, D. (November, 2017). LEND MCH Self-Assessment Report (T17-058). Newark, DE: Center for Research in Education and Social Policy.

Giancola, S. & Coffey, D. (September, 2017). LEND Year 1 Evaluation Results (T17-055). Newark, DE: Center for Research in Education and Social Policy.

CRESP measured the impact of expanded nutrition program incentive vouchers at a network of farmers’ markets. More specifically, CRESP conducted a rigorous, multi-site, randomized control trial between September of 2015 and September of 2017 at 76 farmers’ markets across the country.

Between 2015 and 2017, University of Delaware’s Center for Research in Education and Social Policy (UD-CRESP) partnered with Wholesome Wave, Inc. (WW), Florida Certified Organic Growers and Consumers (referred to as Florida Organic Growers, or FOG), and the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (NYCDOHMH) to measure the impact of expanded nutrition program incentives at the networks of farmers markets (FMs) supported by these three organizations, utilizing a Randomized Control Trial (RCT) research design.

Publications:

Ladder for Growth: A National Network to Build Capacity and Test Innovative Strategies for Healthy Food Initiatives

The randomized control trial (RCT) described herein was managed and evaluated by the University of Delaware’s Center for Research in Education and Social Policy (UD-CRESP), at 76 farmer’s markets (FMs) in 13 states and the District of Columbia, over a two-year time span. The RCT randomly awarded incentives to Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients to use to purchase fruits and vegetables (FVs) at FMs.

Incentivizing Fruit and Vegetable Consumption in the Big Apple

This report presents data from the 21 New York City FMs within the GrowNYC FM network that participated in the RCT. These FMs partnered with the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (NYCDOHMH) in a randomized incentive program, which provided variable amounts of Health Bucks to Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) participants shopping at FMs between August 2016 and October 2017.

Fresh Access Bucks: Increasing Food Access and Florida Farmer Sales at Markets Statewide

This report presents and analyzes the data from the subset of 13 FMs in the Florida Organic Growers and Consumers (also known as Florida Organic Growers or FOG) FM network that participated in the RCT between January 2016 and April 2017.