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Download or read book Exploring the Post-emancipation Experience of Latino Foster Youth written by and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Jacob P. Gross
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 331999459X
Total Pages : 178 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (199 download)
Download or read book Former Foster Youth in Postsecondary Education written by Jacob P. Gross and published by Springer. This book was released on 2019-05-15 with total page 178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book examines the attainment gap between foster youth and their peers. Specifically focusing on post-secondary access and success for foster youth, Gross points out the challenges foster youth face in the primary and secondary school context, such as being less likely to complete high school. These barriers to former foster youth continue once enrolled in post-secondary education, and can manifest as lack of institutional support, financial barriers, and limited to no familial support. The author discusses what policy makers and practitioners need to know to better support the educational attainment of former foster youth.
Author : Minerva Barcenas
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (669 download)
Download or read book Latino Emancipated Foster Youth Perceptions written by Minerva Barcenas and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The purpose of this study is to obtain a profile of San Bernardino Latino foster emancipated youth regarding their positive and challenging experiences. The focus is on emancipated youth and immigrant acculturation. The study examined the kinds of programs and factors that have had the most success in enabling foster youth to become independent adults.
Author : Loring Paul Jones
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN 13 : 1440857415
Total Pages : 316 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (48 download)
Download or read book Life after Foster Care written by Loring Paul Jones and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2018-08-17 with total page 316 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book apprises readers of the present conditions of former and emancipated foster youth, provides evidence-based best practices regarding their experiences, and proposes new policies for ensuring better outcomes for these children upon discharge from foster care. For most American youth, the transition to adulthood is gradual and aided by support from parents and others. In contrast, foster youth are expected to arrive at self-sufficiency abruptly and without the same level of support. Such an expectation may be due in part to what Loring Paul Jones has found in his research: that many of the studies conducted thus far have been fragmented and incomplete, often focusing on a particular state or agency that may follow policies not applicable nationwide. This book connects the dots between these disparate studies to provide child welfare practitioners, policy makers, and students with a broader picture of the state of American youth following discharge from foster care. It examines not only child welfare policies but also related policies in areas such as housing and education that may contribute to the success or failure of foster youth in society. It additionally draws lessons from successful programs to provide readers with the tools needed to develop foster and after-care systems that more closely mirror the support afforded to youth in the general population.
Author : Mitchell C. Sandy
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 228 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (881 download)
Download or read book A Phenomenological Study of Foster Care Emancipation written by Mitchell C. Sandy and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Many youth, prior to being emancipated from the child care system, are referred to Transitional and Independent Living Services. These youth experience a variety of hardships after emancipation, however, hardships such as unemployment, housing difficulties, poor health care, ongoing struggles with mental illness, substance abuse, teenage pregnancy, and incarceration. The purpose of Independent Living Services is to buffer youth against such outcomes by empowering them to become self-sufficient; something that is accomplished through the provision of employment and educational support, housing services, and Life Skills Training. Research suggests that youth serviced in Transitional and Independent Living Services are indeed better prepared after emancipation than youth who do not receive these services. Assessing such youth progress, however, has traditionally relied on pilot or retrospective studies which, although comprehensive, often lack a subjective understanding of this phenomenon. This phenomenological study examined the improved outcomes experienced by emancipated youth after being serviced in Independent Living Services by exploring the experiences of the program Directors responsible for the daily operations of Transitional and Independent Living Programming. Five experienced and knowledgeable Transitional and Independent Living Program Directors were specifically selected because of their subjective understanding of the outcomes and trends experienced by foster youth. The program Directors offered their experiences, via interviews, that were later analyzed by means of a content analysis to construct the meaning or themes relevant to their experiences of serving adolescents emancipating from care. A content analysis revealed four themes: gate keeping, self-sufficiency, program development, and aftercare. Results are presented in a manner that will help other field professionals understand the subjective challenges and experiences facing Transitional Independent Living Program Directors as well as provide insight into the role Independent Living Services have in youth outcomes.
Author : Alfredo A. Garcia
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 164 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 ( download)
Download or read book The Impact of Ethnic Matching in Foster Family Placements written by Alfredo A. Garcia and published by . This book was released on 1989 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Kathleen Brien Douthat
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 144 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (115 download)
Download or read book Narratives of Former Foster Youth in Higher Education written by Kathleen Brien Douthat and published by . This book was released on 2013 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The purpose of this narrative inquiry is to learn about the experiences of former foster youth in higher education. Nationwide, 26,547 youth emancipate from foster care each year. Former foster youth who continue with education beyond high school may elect to receive supportive services through the state's independent living program. Although these services are intended to provide the necessary support while the youth completes a post-secondary degree program, research has shown that fewer former foster youth enter college and complete a degree than their non-former foster youth peers. Further, there has been very little research that explores firsthand experiences of former foster youth as college students. Narrative inquiries are most suited for small numbers of participants in qualitative research studies. Moreover, the best way to understand the human experience is to hear it firsthand from those who have lived it. For this study, eight former foster youth were interviewed about their experiences in foster care and as students in a large, southeastern U.S. community college. Findings from the data were presented as profiles in the youth's own words and through an analysis of the themes found across interviews. Two over-arching topics that relate to the research questions were addressed: meaning-making experiences and identity construction. Within those two topics are themes that support each one. The findings revealed that meaning is made through the transitions former foster youth have experienced, the preparation for college they have had, the connections they have made, and whether or not they feel in control of their lives. The resulting themes of crisis, commitment, transformation, and confidence help to understand how identity is constructed for these youth.
Author : Lourdes Salera Chavez
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 134 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (457 download)
Download or read book Identifying the Resilient Factors of Latino Youth who Have Emancipated from the Orange County Foster Care System with a High School Education written by Lourdes Salera Chavez and published by . This book was released on 2000 with total page 134 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Nicolas Chu
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 350 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (953 download)
Download or read book Success Following Foster Care written by Nicolas Chu and published by . This book was released on 2015 with total page 350 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Foster youth experience adversity before, during, and after their time in care, and the long-term outcomes for many suggest lasting difficulties in professional, education, and social-emotional domains. Despite the challenges faced, some former foster youth achieve success across these domains of functioning. The literature on resilience and thriving suggests that protective factors and experiences of mastery may play a part in helping at-risk youth overcome the risks inherent in U.S. foster care experiences. The goal of this study is to better understand the experiences that contribute to a thriving response through in-depth interviews with high functioning former foster youth, and in doing so contribute to informing policy and intervention to better prepare current and future foster youth for success following foster care. A qualitative approach was used to elicit patterns of experience from participants, which were then coded and developed into a theoretical narrative. Notable themes involved both individual protective factors (personal traits such as self-confidence, self-reliance, positive orientation, and future orientation) and environmental protective factors (important relationships with foster parents, biological family members, teachers, and partners). Participants also reported experiences of mastery in the domains of school, work, and activities of daily living that may have contributed to their thriving response. Findings support and expand upon existing literature, shedding new light on the impact of positive expectations,structured environments, and the role of corrective emotional experience in mitigating the effects of past trauma. Implications of these findings and avenues for further research are discussed.
Author : Tiffany Yvette Lane
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 270 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (113 download)
Download or read book African American Youths Who Age Out of the Foster Care System: Constructing Factors Contributing to Their Enrollment and Progress in Postsecondary Institutions written by Tiffany Yvette Lane and published by . This book was released on 2013 with total page 270 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Although the literature has examined the postsecondary educational status and experiences of youths who age out of foster care, there has been minimal exploration of the status and experiences of those who are African American. The purpose of this qualitative study was to explore the experiences of African Americans who aged out of the foster care system, and to describe the factors contributing to their decision to attend school and the strategies they used towards progression in school. The goal of the study was to gain an understanding of African American youths who aged out of care from a cultural viewpoint. Data were collected through in-depth interviews of 10 participants. The findings showed that participants wanted to attend a postsecondary institution to achieve academic success with the certainty that it would lead to broader successes in life. The desire to be successful was motivated by their past misfortunes before and during their time in foster care; experiencing these misfortunes influenced their desire to improve their circumstances through further education. The participants were also inspired by social and community supports that assisted them in matriculating in school. The strategies they employed were inspired by the lack of constant supports and the availability of resources upon aging out of care. The implications of these findings are important to social work practice on the micro and macro levels. On the micro level, they support an informative strengths-based practice with an empowerment emphasis, which involves culturally sensitive practices that are vital for providing services to African Americans aging out of foster care. Forming supportive networks among these African American youths is also essential for their success. On the macro level, consideration of culturally sensitive programs and practices defined in child welfare polices related to youths aging out of foster care is imperative for effective practice and successful outcomes. Social workers need to advocate with consideration of the unique societal challenges facing African Americans aging out of foster care. -- Abstract.
Author : Raul Gonzalez (Jr)
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781124251776
Total Pages : 104 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (517 download)
Download or read book A Mentoring Program for Latino Foster Youth written by Raul Gonzalez (Jr) and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 104 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Abstract: The purpose of this project was to design a comprehensive mentoring program, identify potential funding sources, and write a grant to fund a mentoring program. This program targets Latino foster youth in the area of Boyle Heights. The mentoring program was designed to improve academic performance, and to encourage healthy social, emotional, and behavioral development. The literature review provides an extensive overview of Latino youth involved within the child welfare system. Specific areas of review were the current prevalence in foster care, risk factors, protective factors, and mentoring programs. Various mentoring programs were explored and outlined for best practices in the planning and design of the grant proposal.
Author : Peter J. Pecora
Publisher : OUP USA
ISBN 13 : 0195175913
Total Pages : 320 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (951 download)
Download or read book What Works in Foster Care? written by Peter J. Pecora and published by OUP USA. This book was released on 2010 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Northwest Foster Care Alumni Study found that quality foster care services for children pay big dividends when they grow up. Key investments in highly trained staff, low caseloads and robust complementary services can dramatically reduce rates of mental disorders and substance abuse. This book offers a model foster care programme.
Author :
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 790 pages
Book Rating : 4.F/5 ( download)
Download or read book Dissertation Abstracts International written by and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 790 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : United States
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 14 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (121 download)
Download or read book Foster Care Independence Act of 1999 written by United States and published by . This book was released on 1999 with total page 14 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Trudy Festinger
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780231057363
Total Pages : 330 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (573 download)
Download or read book No One Ever Asked Us-- a Postscript to Foster Care written by Trudy Festinger and published by . This book was released on 1983-01-01 with total page 330 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 98 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)
Download or read book Employment Outcomes for Youth Aging Out of Foster Care written by and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page 98 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Camillia Cowling
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 0429535805
Total Pages : 479 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (295 download)
Download or read book Motherhood, Childlessness and the Care of Children in Atlantic Slave Societies written by Camillia Cowling and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2020-05-21 with total page 479 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provides critical perspectives on the multiple forms of ‘mothering’ that took place in Atlantic slave societies. Facing repeated child death, mothering was a site of trauma and grief for many, even as slaveholders romanticized enslaved women’s work in caring for slaveholders' children. Examining a wide range of societies including medieval Spain, Brazil, and New England, and including the work of historians based in Brazil, Cuba, the United States, and Britain, this collection breaks new ground in demonstrating the importance of mothering for the perpetuation of slavery, and the complexity of the experience of motherhood in such circumstances. This pathbreaking collection, on all aspects of the experience, politics, and representations of motherhood under Atlantic slavery, analyses societies across the Atlantic world, and will be of interest to those studying the history of slavery as well as those studying mothering throughout history. This book comprises two special issues, originally published in Slavery & Abolition and Women’s History Review.
