Jeesoo Jeon

About

Jeesoo Jeon is an Assistant Professor at the University of Missouri–Kansas City, specializing in research related to youth in transitional stages, including those aging out of foster care and involved in the adoption process. His recent articles explore topics such as the perceptions of belonging in adoptive families, the impact of lead exposure on child and youth outcomes, and the effects of summer youth employment programs on educational and criminal justice involvement. Dr. Jeon's work aims to address critical social issues affecting vulnerable populations in the United States.