Alice M Hines

Alice M. Hines is currently the Dean of the College of Applied Sciences and Arts at San José State University (SJSU), holding a Ph.D. from UC Berkeley (1993) and an M.S.W. from the same institution (1986). Her research focuses on child welfare systems, foster care transitions, and methodological rigor in studies involving culturally diverse populations. She has led landmark studies like the Pathways to College for Former Foster Youth (2005), which examined educational success among foster youth, and a Santa Clara County study on racial disparities in child welfare involvement (2001-2004).

• Key Roles: Dean (SJSU), Former PI of California’s Title IV-E Waiver Project (1998-2001)
• Grants: CalSWEC-funded research on mental health services in child welfare (ongoing), Santa Clara County disparity study (2001-2004)

Her work emphasizes resilience in marginalized groups, particularly adolescents in foster care and communities of color. Findings have influenced national policy debates and program development in child welfare.