Dr. Sinha’s research focuses on exploring the ways that minority and marginalized communities support and care for their members in light of resource limitations, restrictions imposed by social policies and other factors which limit members’ quality of life and access to opportunity. Her long term research goals involve the development of theoretical models which more accurately represent the complex ways in which communities shape the lives of children and families. It is her hope that more specified community models will provide a foundation for research which better supports community-based prevention, development and social service programs.