Khush Cooper
Adjunct Assistant Professor · Child Welfare Policy
University of California, Los AngelesAbout
Khush Cooper is an Adjunct Assistant Professor at the UCLA Luskin School of Public Affairs, specializing in child welfare policy, foster care reform, and LGBTQ+ youth advocacy. She serves as a consultant to public and private child welfare systems, focusing on implementation science and leadership development. Her teaching includes Child Welfare Research, Leadership, and Public Policy for Children and Youth.
- Education:
- M.S.W. and Ph.D. in Social Work, UCLA
- B.A. Psychology, Duke University
Her research addresses systemic reforms in foster care, including the California Residentially-Based Services Demonstration Project (influencing AB 403 reform) and the RISE Project ($13M initiative to reduce barriers for LGBTQ+ foster youth). Notable studies include the Los Angeles Foster Youth Study and L.A. LGBTQ Youth Preparedness Scan.
As a social entrepreneur, Dr. Cooper collaborates with policymakers and practitioners to advance child welfare systems. She is an adjunct member of the Implementation Collaborative at Chapin Hall, University of Chicago, and a CQI expert for Casey Family Programs.
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