Refereed Publications

Taliaferro, J. D. (forthcoming) Intergenerational community organizing with African Americans: The case of southern echo. Journal of Intergenerational Relationships.

DeCuir-Gunby, J.T., Taliaferro, J.D., & Greenfield, D.F. (in press). Closing the achievement gap through culturally relevant programs: The National Achiever’s Society. Education and Urban Society.

Taliaferro, J. D., DeCuir-Gunby, J. T., & Allen-Eckard, K. (in press). “I can see parents being reluctant”: Perceptions of parental involvement using child and family teams in schools. Child & Family Social Work

Taliaferro, J. D., & DeCuir-Gunby, J. (2008). African American educators’ perspectives on the advanced placement opportunity gap. Urban Review, 40(2), 164-185

Taliaferro, J. D. (2006). Local welfare reform: Challenges and triumphs of the CSS program. Journal of Human Behavior and the Social Environment, 12(2/3), 261-280

Taliaferro, J. D. (2006). Local welfare reform: Challenges and triumphs of the CSS program. In C. R. Larrison & M. Sullivan (Eds.), The impact of welfare reform balancing safety nets and behavior modification. Binghamton, NY: Haworth University Press.

Sherif-Trask, B., Taliaferro, J. D., Wilder, M., & Jabbar-Bey, R. (2005). Emerging trends: Comprehensive family support programs. Journal of Family Social Work, 9(2), 67-93

Invited Publications

 Leach, M., Martin, P., Bowles, T., & Taliaferro, J. (in press). Our souls look back in wonder: The spirituality of African American families surviving Hurricane Katrina. In D. Singleton (Ed.), The aftermath of Hurricane Katrina: Educating traumatized children PreK through College. Maryland: University Press of America.

Taliaferro, J.D. (2008). Intergenerational community organizing. In C. Waites (Ed.), Social work practice with African-American families: An intergenerational perspective. Washington DC: NASW Press.

Wilder, M., Taliaferro, J. D., Jabbar-Bey, R., & Sherif-Trask, B. (2006). CED practice in the United States. In E. Shragge & M. Toye (Eds.), Community economic development: Building for social change. Nova Scotia, Canada: University College of Cape Breton Press.

Other Publications & Research Reports

Taliaferro, J.D. (in press). New deal. In K. Loftey (Ed.), Encyclopedia of African American Education. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publication.

Taliaferro, J. D. Nonprofits and the “L word”: Lobbying. North Carolina State University, Institute for Nonprofits.

Taliaferro, J. D. & Wheeler, B. (2008). 4th Annual evaluation of the Kids Cafe: A program of the Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina. Food Bank of Central and Eastern North Carolina.

Taliaferro, J. D. & Paynter, S. (2007). 3rd Annual evaluation of the Kids Cafe: A program of the Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina. Food Bank of Central and Eastern North Carolina.

Taliaferro, J. D. (2006). 2nd Annual evaluation of the Kids Cafe: A program of the Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina. Food Bank of Central and Eastern North Carolina.

Taliaferro, J. D. (2006). Giving voice to mission: Yes you can. Raleigh, NC: Institute for Nonprofits, North Carolina State University.

Taliaferro, J. D. (2006). Membership demographic report of the Triangle Urban League Young Professionals (The Network). Raleigh, NC: Triangle Urban League.

Taliaferro, J. D. & McAllister, H. (2005). Evaluation of the Kids Cafe: A program of the Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina Raleigh, NC: The Food Bank of Central and Eastern North Carolina.

Taliaferro, J. D. (2004). A university-community partnership feasibility study: Opportunities and challenges for Southeast Raleigh executive summary & final report. Raleigh, NC: Institute for Nonprofits, North Carolina State University.

Taliaferro, J. D. (2004). Youth achievers and success: A focus group report. Durham, NC: The Warner Foundation.

Taliaferro, J. D. (2003-2004). Deafening silence: The realities of poverty in Delaware. Dover, DE: The Delaware Housing Coalition.

Delpeche, H., Jabbar-Bey, R., Sherif-Trask, B., Taliaferro, J. D., & Wilder, M. (2003). Community development and family support: Forging a practical nexus to strengthen families and communities. Newark, Delaware: University of Delaware, Center for Community Research and Service.

Curtis, K. A., Taliaferro, J. D., & Clerkin, R. (2000). Welfare reform in the first state 2002: Snapshot of low-income families, Citizens' Inquiry on welfare reform. Newark, DE: University of Delaware, Center for Community Development and Family Policy.

Taliaferro, J. D. (1995). Know thyself. VISIONS Newsletter. Baltimore, MD: Black Mental Health Alliance for Education and Consultation, Inc.

Taliaferro, J. D. (1996). Strengthening families through brief therapy. VISIONS Newsletter. Baltimore, MD: Black Mental Health Alliance for Education and Consultation, Inc.

Grants, Fellowships, & Contracts

Taliaferro, J. D. (2008). Active Kids Café Evaluation. Food Bank of North Carolina. (Principal Investigator) $5,000

Taliaferro, J. D., Clerkin, R.M, & Kinsella, W. (2007). Nonprofit Advocacy Workshop Series. Submitted to the North Carolina State University Extension, Engagement, and Economic Development Grant Program. (Principal Investigator) $10,000

Taliaferro, J. D. (2007). Active Kids Café Evaluation. Food Bank of North Carolina. (Principal Investigator) $5,000

Taliaferro, J.D. (2006). North Carolina State University, Office of Extension, Engagement, and Economic Development. (Principal Investigator) $500

Taliaferro, J. D. (2006). Active Kids Café Evaluation. Food Bank of North Carolina. (Principal Investigator) $5,000

DeCuir-Gunby, J., Taliaferro, J. D., & Grimmett, M. (2005). The unbroken circle: Closing the achievement gap through The National Achiever's Society. Submitted to North Carolina State University Extension and Engagement Grant Program. (Co-Principal Investigator) $7,000

Taliaferro, J. D. (2005). Active Kids Café Evaluation. Food Bank of North Carolina. (Principal Investigator) $5,000

Taliaferro, J. D., Kaplan, L., & Stephens, B. (2000). FYI – Welfare-to-work program. Baltimore City Department of Social Services & Maryland State Department of Human Resources. $3,000,000

Taliaferro, J. D. (1998-1999). FYI – Welfare-to-work program substance abuse service component. Baltimore City Substance Abuse Systems. $48,000

Taliaferro, J. D. & Maybin, J.D. (1993-1996). School based mental health services. Baltimore Mental Health Systems. $250,000

Refereed Presentations/Trainings

Taliaferro, J.D. (2008, March). Intergenerational community development with African Americans. Presented at the 2008 Annual conference of the Association of Baccalaureate Social Work Program Directors, Destin, FL.

Taliaferro, J.D., Decuir-Gunby, J.T., Leach, M.T., & Waites, C. (2007, April). Eye of the storm: Community vulnerability and Hurricane Katrina. Presented at the 37th Annual conference of the Urban Affairs Association, Seattle, WA.

Leach, M., Taliaferro, J., DeCuir-Gunby, J., Waites, C. and Martin, P. (2007, June). African American residents in Slidell, LA: Making it on broken pieces. Presented at the Social Welfare Action Alliance, New Orleans, LA.

Taliaferro, J. D., Sherif-Trask, B., Jabbar-Bey, R., & Wilder, M. (2006). Trends in human services: Integrating community development and family support. Accepted for presentation at the Mid-Atlantic Social Work Conference: Challenges and supports for families in the 21st century. Salisbury, MD.

Taliaferro, J. D. (2006). Challenges and triumphs of local welfare reform efforts. Accepted for presentation at the 2006 Hawaii International Conference on Social Sciences. Honolulu, HI.

Taliaferro, J. D. & DeCuir-Gunby, J. (2006). Creating a safe space for achievement: The National Achievers’ Society. Presented at the Urban Affairs Association 36th Annual Conference: Neighborhoods and Urban Transformation. Montreal, Quebec.

Wilder, M., Jabbar-Bey, R., Sherif-Trask, B., & Taliaferro, J.D. (2005, June). Community development and family support: Forging a practical nexus to strengthen families and communities. Presented at the Community Development Society 37th Annual Conference. Baltimore, MD.

Sherif-Trask, B., Wilder, M., Jabbar-Bey, R., & Taliaferro, J.D. (2004, October). Strategies of family support for low-income families in the United States. Presented at the 2004 National Council on Family Relations Annual Conference: Inequalities and Families. Orlando, FL.

Taliaferro, J. D. & Jabbar-Bey, R. (2004, May). Community development and family support: Creating opportunities for integrative practice. Presented at the 10th biennial conference of Family Support America, Chicago, IL.

Taliaferro, J. D. (2004, April). Welfare reform: A deafening silence. Presented at the 34th Annual Meeting of the Urban Affairs Association, Washington, DC.

Jabbar-Bey, R., Campos, X., Karanja, S., Wilder, M., Sherif-Trask, B., & Taliaferro, J.D. (2003, October). President’s workshop: Community development and family support: Creating opportunities for integrative practice. Presented at the 33rd Annual Conference of the National Congress of Community Economic Development, Detroit, MI.

Taliaferro, J.D. (2003). TANF reauthorization: Retrospectives and prospectives from several states. Breakfast Roundtable at the 33rd Annual Meeting of the Urban Affairs Association, Cleveland, OH.

Taliaferro, J.D. (2002, March). Intensive support services - One city's response to welfare reform. Presented at the 32nd Annual Meeting of the Urban Affairs Association, Boston, MA.

Taliaferro, J.D. (2001, May). TANF, work, and families: Historical perspectives and future projections. Presented at the 31st Annual Meeting of the Urban Affairs Association, Detroit, MI.

Taliaferro, J.D. (1996, May). Know thyself. Presentation at the 3rd Annual Conference of the Black Mental Health Alliance for Education & Consultation, Inc, Baltimore, MD.

Taliaferro, J.D. (1995, November). Political realities of bridge building. Presented at the American Institute for Urban Psychological Studies, Inc., The 1995 National Leadership Forum On The Black Child. Baltimore, MD.

Invited Presentations/Trainings

Taliaferro, J. D. (2007). Community organizing: Acting as if it is impossible to fail. Presented at the North Carolina Coalition Against Sexual Assault. Raleigh, NC.

Taliaferro, J. D. & Bivens, T. (2005, March). A university-community partnership feasibility study: Opportunities and challenges for southeast Raleigh. Presentation for the North Carolina State University Institute for Nonprofits. Raleigh, NC.

Taliaferro, J. D., Franklin, A., & Briggs, B. (2004, August). Fostering diversity in boards: A journey, not a destination. Panel Presentation at the Association of Fundraising Professionals – Triangle Chapter, Fundraising Day ‘04. Raleigh, NC.

Taliaferro, J. D. (2004, May). My aching mind & body. Presented at the Institute for Mental Health Ministry, Inc., Comfort My People: Faith & Mental Health Institutions Partnering to Improve Community Well Being Conference, Baltimore, MD.

Works Under Review

Taliaferro, J. D. & Ames, N. (under review). Implementing an elective BSW community-based evaluation research course. Submitted to Arête on October 15, 2007

Taliaferro, J. D. (under review). Nonprofit boards of directors and lobbying: Are we allowed to do that? Submitted to Journal of Progressive Human Services on September 10, 2008

Waites, C., Taliaferro, J.D., Ames, N., Budnick, C., & Lee, O. Spirituality and recovery of homeless men. Submitted to Social Work Practice in the Addictions on September 9, 2008

Works In Progress

Taliaferro, J. D., Perry, A., & Martin, P. Perceptions of the role of faith-based organizations in university-community partnerships. Manuscript in Preparation for the Journal of Social Policy

Taliaferro, J. D., DeCuir-Gunby, J. T., Leach, M. T., & Waites, C. Making it on broken pieces: African American residents in Slidell, Louisiana post-Hurricane Katrina. Manuscript in preparation for Family in Society.

O’Sullivan, L., Rassell, G., & Taliaferro, J.D. Research applications in public and nonprofit programs. New York: Pearson Longman. Book in preparation.