John R. Seita

Title: Associate Professor, joint appointment with Michigan Agricultural Experiment Station and MSU Extension
Office Location: 116 Baker Hall
Phone: 517/355-3291
Fax: 517/353-3038
E-mail: seita@msu.edu
Web: http://www.johnseita.com/

Education

• Ed.D, Western Michigan University
• MA, Western Michigan University
• BA, Western Michigan University

Professional Interests

• Aging out of foster care
• Foster care alumni leadership

Research/Grants

• A study of foster care alumni aging out of care. Kellogg Foundation.
• The implementation of positive youth development practices in the Grand Rapids Public Schools.
• The development of professional preparation for foster care alumni to be leaders in child welfare. Kellogg Foundation.
• A study of foster care alumni in Michigan based child welfare agencies.

Teaching

• SW 471 - Child Welfare
• SW 832 - Applied Social Work Research: Survey and Field Design

Articles & Publications

• Seita, J. (2005) System failures and transition into foster care. Michigan Child Welfare Journal, Spring.
• Seita, J. (2005) Kids without family privilege. Journal of Reclaiming Youth, (14)(2).
• Seita, J. & Brendtro. L. (2004) Kids Who Outwit Adults. Bloomington, Indiana: National Educational Service.
• Seita, J. (2004) The fatal flaw in pew's foster panel. Youth Today.