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Book Synopsis Perceptions of Young Adults in Transition from Foster Care to Independent Living by : Antonia M. Giaffoglione
Download or read book Perceptions of Young Adults in Transition from Foster Care to Independent Living written by Antonia M. Giaffoglione and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Independent Living Program Participants' Perceptions of Permanency and Their Services Needed by : Kimberly Margaret Stark
Download or read book Independent Living Program Participants' Perceptions of Permanency and Their Services Needed written by Kimberly Margaret Stark and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 190 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As youth emancipate out of the child welfare system, they face many challenges. This study investigated whether or not having a permanent connection was beneficial to young adults after they left foster care. It showed that even with the presence of an identified mentor to guide youth post-emancipation, these youth were still facing serious difficulties.
Book Synopsis Independent Living Programs and Foster Youth Perceptions by : Kristin Kay Anthony-Mahler
Download or read book Independent Living Programs and Foster Youth Perceptions written by Kristin Kay Anthony-Mahler and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The purpose of this study was to conduct a descriptive and exploratory analysis of Riverside County's Independent Living Skills Program (ILSP) and its ability to prepare foster youth for successful adult transition. A vital component of this study was the exploration of perceived preparedness through the eyes of the participants enrolled in this program.
Book Synopsis Foster Youth Transitions to Adulthood by : Mark E. Courtney
Download or read book Foster Youth Transitions to Adulthood written by Mark E. Courtney and published by . This book was released on 1998 with total page 42 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Experiences, Feelings, and Perceptions of Former Foster Care Youth about Independent Living Program by : Vidah C. Onukwube
Download or read book Experiences, Feelings, and Perceptions of Former Foster Care Youth about Independent Living Program written by Vidah C. Onukwube and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 109 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Homeless Former Foster Care Youth and Their Perceptions of Independent Living Skills Received While in Foster Care by : Agustin D. Martinez
Download or read book Homeless Former Foster Care Youth and Their Perceptions of Independent Living Skills Received While in Foster Care written by Agustin D. Martinez and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Aged Out : the Perceptions and Experiences of Marginalized Foster Care Youth Transitioning to Independence by : Jodie Mitchell
Download or read book Aged Out : the Perceptions and Experiences of Marginalized Foster Care Youth Transitioning to Independence written by Jodie Mitchell and published by . This book was released on 2022 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Every day several young adults turn 18 and age out of the foster care system, beginning their journey to independence. While federal policies such as the Fostering Connections to Success Act have been created to help minimize the challenges experienced by foster youth as they transition out of foster care, many reported still having challenges during and after their transition in the areas of unemployment, homelessness, lower educational attainment, and limited social connections. Thus, resulting in questions regarding the sufficiency of these resources and programs that are meant to generate successful outcomes for former foster youth during their transition. Additionally, existing research does not adequately account for the additional stressors that Black and Latinx foster youth encounter while transitioning out of foster care. This study addressed these gaps through the following research questions: 1) What are the experiences of marginalized foster youth who are aging out of foster care? 2) How does this group of transition age foster youth conceptualize what a successful transition means? 3) According to this group of transition age foster youth, what are the barriers and facilitative factors associated with a successful transition. This study utilized grounded theory to analyze data gathered from participant interviews. Findings revealed that all the participants experienced racial discrimination while in foster care, participants identified extended foster care programs and social supports as most helpful for a successful transition and reported still having unmet needs after aging out despite the resources they received. Study limitations, as well as implications for research and advocacy are discussed. Keywords: marginalized youth, transition age foster youth, aging out, foster care, vulnerable population, foster care alum" -- Abstract
Book Synopsis Former Foster Care Youth Perceptions on the Effectiveness of Independent Living Program Service by : Sandra Lorena Guerrero
Download or read book Former Foster Care Youth Perceptions on the Effectiveness of Independent Living Program Service written by Sandra Lorena Guerrero and published by . This book was released on 2009 with total page 174 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The purpose of this study was to examine former foster care youth perceptions on the effectiveness of Independent Living Program (ILP) services in San Bernardino County.
Book Synopsis Emancipated Youths' Perspective on Transitioning Into Adulthood by : DeAnn Petersen Russon
Download or read book Emancipated Youths' Perspective on Transitioning Into Adulthood written by DeAnn Petersen Russon and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 122 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The purpose of this study is to explore the perceptions of transitional aged youths' received services, such as, daily living skills, money management, self care, and social development, and look at whether these services have helped them transition into productive adults. Of the research that exists, emancipated foster youth are shown to be at a higher risk for negative outcomes than youth the same age that were not in foster care. The study collected data from youth involved in two Independent Living Programs in Riverside County.
Book Synopsis Transition Readiness, Perceived Health, and Health Services Utilization in Transitional Age Foster Youth Compared to Controls by : Sharrica Denise Miller
Download or read book Transition Readiness, Perceived Health, and Health Services Utilization in Transitional Age Foster Youth Compared to Controls written by Sharrica Denise Miller and published by . This book was released on 2017 with total page 170 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Many transitional age foster youth (TAFY) emancipate from the foster care system with little or no support or resources, experience higher rates of homelessness, unemployment and worse physical and mental health. However, factors related to health outcomes, readiness to transition and health services utilization (HSU) in TAFY and young adults without a history of foster care remains unclear. The purpose of this study was to compare health-related outcomes among TAFY and young adults without a history of foster care and determine the differences between transition readiness and HSU outcomes among TAFY. This was a cross-sectional, comparative study of 206 young adults (103 TAFY and 103 controls), ages 18 to 26 years, recruited from local foster youth centers in the Los Angeles area. Controls were matched for age, gender, and ethnicity from the California Health Interview Survey (CHIS) database. TAFY participants completed health interview questions from the CHIS and the Transition Readiness Assessment Questionnaire (TRAQ). In addition, the TAFY group provided written responses to open-ended questions to assess preparations for independent living, future goals and aspirations. The TAFY group was 63% female, mean age 21 i 2.6, African American (40%), 7 or more years in foster care (56%), 7 or more foster placements (35%), income of less than $5,000 per year (39%), living in unstable housing (40%), and having at least one child (38%). There was no statistical significance between TAFY and CHIS controls except for variables related to socioeconomic status such as income, housing and employment. Foster youth reported statistically significant higher Emergency Department (ED) services use and lower perceived health status compared to controls (41% vs 17%, p
Book Synopsis Voices of Foster Youth by : Sue D. Hobbs
Download or read book Voices of Foster Youth written by Sue D. Hobbs and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2024-06-25 with total page 145 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This important book offers unique insight into the experience of foster youth from 27 countries around the world. It provides a systematic review of literature reporting the experiences of youth in care, addressing a wide range of key topics in this multidisciplinary field, and presenting the views and perceptions of these young people. Including a meta-analysis on contact with birth parents, it examines youth’s experiences of the foster care system; contact and relationships; caregiving and relationships with caregivers; placements; and emotional well-being. These five core themes embrace a wide range of crucial topics including foster youth’s involvement in decisions about themselves; interactions with social workers, birth families, foster families, peers, and friends; the benefits and challenges of foster care; the stigma attached to being in care; mental health, well-being, and belonging; and developing a sense of self. This essential volume is for students and scholars of child and adolescent development, social work, education, sociology, and public health. Illustrated with quotes from former and current foster youth, and with research-based recommendations for best practices in foster care, it is also for professional social workers, psychologists, child advocates, children’s therapists, children’s attorneys, youth workers, and foster parents.
Book Synopsis Leaving Care and the Transition to Adulthood by : Varda R. Mann-Feder
Download or read book Leaving Care and the Transition to Adulthood written by Varda R. Mann-Feder and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2019-02-25 with total page 331 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The transition to adulthood is a longer and more complex process than it was just a few decades ago, and a growing number of youth and young adults experience significant challenges in the establishment of an autonomous and independent lifestyle when compared to previous generations. Successful high school graduation followed by employment is no longer the inevitable trajectory for young people, especially in the current socio-economic context where jobs are less accessible and more demanding in terms of specialized skills and higher academic qualifications. Unable to rely on family for emotional and financial support, vulnerable youth, who grow up in substitute care, are especially effected by the lengthening of this transition to adulthood. The dismal outcomes for youth growing up in care are by now well-documented, and more recently, a range of models have been proposed to help advance our understanding of these outcomes and how to forestall them. However, the literature on leaving care has long suffered from the absence of theory that could guide meaningful intervention. In response to this gap, Leaving Care and the Transition to Adulthood offers a comprehensive overview of the newest contributions to this area in relation to theory, in addition to the Theory of Emerging Adulthood, while also featuring cutting-edge research and best practices that support adjustment across a range of domains for this population. International in scope, this book focuses on bringing together major advances that span the literature on transitioning to adulthood within the care system, offering a unique and important contribution to the field.
Book Synopsis Contributing Factors to Successful Emancipated Foster Youth by : Rita A. Williams-Washington
Download or read book Contributing Factors to Successful Emancipated Foster Youth written by Rita A. Williams-Washington and published by . This book was released on 2012 with total page 440 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When children in foster care turn 18, they are, for the most part, on their own. They are "called emancipated"; they are legally adults free from the foster care system. But many leave foster care with no job or income, few educational prospects and little emotional support or community connections. There is a lack of knowledge regarding the effectiveness of services. Another challenge to improving policy and practice directed towards foster youth transitions to adulthood is the poor knowledge base supporting existing interventions. The vast majority of the existing research has relied upon caseworker ratings, self-reporting by foster parents, and identity information related to placement disruptions and placement success. Researchers must take into account the important role that foster youth perception plays in determining the child's goal and success or failure of placement. From an Interpretive Perspective this research focused on the concept of resiliency. This study evaluated the perceptions of successful independent young adults regarding their life experience after foster care focused on their personal strengths; resiliency.
Book Synopsis Youth Transitioning from Foster Care by : Adrienne L. Fernandes
Download or read book Youth Transitioning from Foster Care written by Adrienne L. Fernandes and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Nearly half of states have laws that explicitly permit the state child welfare system to continue providing foster care for children beyond the age of majority (usually no later than 19). However, the number of states that actually facilitate youth remaining in care beyond their 18th or 19th birthdays is significantly smaller. Over 20,000 young people have been emancipated from foster care annually from FY2002 through FY2006. While most young people have access to emotional and financial support systems throughout their early adult years, older youth in care and those who age out of care often face obstacles to developing independent living skills and building supports that ease the transition to adulthood. Older foster youth who return to their parents or guardians may continue to experience poor family dynamics or a lack of emotional and financial supports, and studies have shown that recently emancipated foster youth fare poorly relative to their counterparts in the general population on several outcome measures. Recognising the difficulties faced by older youth in care and youth emancipating from foster care, Congress created a new Independent Living initiative (P.L. 99-272)in 1986 to assist certain older foster youth as they enter adulthood. The legislation authorised mandatory funding to states under a new Section 477 of the Social Security Act. In 1999, the John H. Chafee Foster Care Independence Act (P.L. 106-169) replaced the Independent Living Program with the Chafee Foster Care Independence Program (CFCIP) and doubled the total annual funds available to states from $70 million to $140 million. The law also expanded the population of youth eligible to receive independent living services - with no lower age limit - and gave states greater flexibility in designing independent living programs. Independent living services can refer to assistance in obtaining a high school diploma, training in daily living skills, and training in financial management, among other services. Amendments to the CFCIP in FY2002 (P.L. 107-133) authorised discretionary funding for states to provide education and training vouchers to eligible youth. Along with the CFCIP, federal child welfare law and other federal programs are intended to help older current youth in care and foster care alumni make the transition to adulthood. The federal foster care program has protections in place to ensure that older youth in care have a written case plan that addresses the programs and services that will assist in this transition, among other supports. Further, federal law authorises funding for states to provide workforce assistance and housing to older foster youth. Despite these efforts and the resilience displayed by current and former foster youth, policymakers and child welfare practitioners have suggested that at a minimum, young people need better support to build stronger connections with caring adults before leaving foster care and should have the option to remain in care upon reaching their 18th or 19th birthdays.
Book Synopsis Participating Foster Care Youths' Perceptions of an Independent Living Program by : Sonja Anita Flowers
Download or read book Participating Foster Care Youths' Perceptions of an Independent Living Program written by Sonja Anita Flowers and published by . This book was released on 1996 with total page 118 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Foster Youth Perceptions Regarding Independent Living Skills Program Classes in Stanislaus County by : Katherine A. Volz
Download or read book Foster Youth Perceptions Regarding Independent Living Skills Program Classes in Stanislaus County written by Katherine A. Volz and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 94 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Social Workers' Perceptions of the Independent Living Program for Foster Youth by : Yolanda Sanchez
Download or read book Social Workers' Perceptions of the Independent Living Program for Foster Youth written by Yolanda Sanchez and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 112 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
