Aged Out The Perceptions And Experiences Of Marginalized Foster Care Youth Transitioning To Independence
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Aged Out The Perceptions And Experiences Of Marginalized Foster Care Youth Transitioning To Independence
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Author : Jodie Mitchell
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2022
Aged Out The Perceptions And Experiences Of Marginalized Foster Care Youth Transitioning To Independence written by Jodie Mitchell and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022 with Ex-foster children categories.
"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
Aged Out How We Re Failing Youth Transitioning Out Of Foster Care
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Author : Sixto Cancel
language : en
Publisher: Think of Us
Release Date : 2022-05-05
Aged Out How We Re Failing Youth Transitioning Out Of Foster Care written by Sixto Cancel and has been published by Think of Us this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-05-05 with Family & Relationships categories.
Across the country, far too many young people age out of foster care into appalling circumstances. “Aging out” occurs when youth under the state’s custody are still in the foster care system when they reach either the age of majority or the end of extended foster care. Aging out refers to the moment in time when child welfare is no longer legally responsible for the youth, and the system abruptly stops providing services–usually when the youth turns either 18 or 21. Each year, thousands of youth age out of foster care, essentially legal orphans with no legal connection to family or a supportive network. Unfortunately, foster youth who go through the experience of aging out of foster care have statistically poor life prospects. Longitudinal studies across the country show very high rates of homelessness, incarceration, unemployment, and lack of access to health care among youth who aged out of foster care. These outcomes are disproportionately worse for Black, Native, and Brown youth, as well as queer and trans youth. This study is designed to understand the experiences of transition-age youth in their transition out of foster care and investigate: Why do poor outcomes for youth who age out of care persist? What are the current lived experiences of youth who age out of care? In what ways does child welfare continue to fall short for youth who age out of care?
Empowerment Of Youth In Foster Care
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Author : Ewa U. Lavin
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2013
Empowerment Of Youth In Foster Care written by Ewa U. Lavin and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013 with Ex-foster children categories.
Outcome research has shown that upon aging out of the foster care system, many young adults struggle during their transition to independence. Youth who age out are less likely than their peers in the general population to achieve academic success, including high school graduation and post-secondary education. These youth are more likely to be unemployed or work at jobs that do not provide them with financial security. They are more likely than their peers to experience violence, victimization, homelessness or unstable housing, mental illness, and other poor health outcomes. They are also at an increased risk for incarceration, substance abuse, and early parenthood; and they are more likely to lose their children to the foster care system. The current study seeks to examine experiences foster care alumni identify as empowering and promoting resilience. By identifying elements that contributed to building self-sufficiency and positive outcomes, this research attempts to inform practitioners, policy makers, and other stakeholders as they attempt to move towards best practices of effective service delivery. Data were collected by conducting semi-structured interviews with four foster care alumni who were in care in New Jersey. Transcribed interview data was analyzed utilizing McCracken's "grounded theory" as a guide. Data was reduced to smaller units for identification of common, interrelated themes. These themes and patterns were subjected to a process of analysis in an attempt to inform conclusions. Participants credit their positive outcomes, post transition, to several factors, which include the impact of relationships and mentoring, as well as other intrinsic and environmental factors. Study participants offered several recommendations for policy and program reform. The relationship of findings to literature, limitations and implications of the current study for practice and research are discussed.
Investing In The Health And Well Being Of Young Adults
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Author : National Research Council
language : en
Publisher: National Academies Press
Release Date : 2015-01-27
Investing In The Health And Well Being Of Young Adults written by National Research Council and has been published by National Academies Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-01-27 with Medical categories.
Young adulthood - ages approximately 18 to 26 - is a critical period of development with long-lasting implications for a person's economic security, health and well-being. Young adults are key contributors to the nation's workforce and military services and, since many are parents, to the healthy development of the next generation. Although 'millennials' have received attention in the popular media in recent years, young adults are too rarely treated as a distinct population in policy, programs, and research. Instead, they are often grouped with adolescents or, more often, with all adults. Currently, the nation is experiencing economic restructuring, widening inequality, a rapidly rising ratio of older adults, and an increasingly diverse population. The possible transformative effects of these features make focus on young adults especially important. A systematic approach to understanding and responding to the unique circumstances and needs of today's young adults can help to pave the way to a more productive and equitable tomorrow for young adults in particular and our society at large. Investing in The Health and Well-Being of Young Adults describes what is meant by the term young adulthood, who young adults are, what they are doing, and what they need. This study recommends actions that nonprofit programs and federal, state, and local agencies can take to help young adults make a successful transition from adolescence to adulthood. According to this report, young adults should be considered as a separate group from adolescents and older adults. Investing in The Health and Well-Being of Young Adults makes the case that increased efforts to improve high school and college graduate rates and education and workforce development systems that are more closely tied to high-demand economic sectors will help this age group achieve greater opportunity and success. The report also discusses the health status of young adults and makes recommendations to develop evidence-based practices for young adults for medical and behavioral health, including preventions. What happens during the young adult years has profound implications for the rest of the life course, and the stability and progress of society at large depends on how any cohort of young adults fares as a whole. Investing in The Health and Well-Being of Young Adults will provide a roadmap to improving outcomes for this age group as they transition from adolescence to adulthood.
Aged Out
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Author : Dr. Lanetta N. Greer
language : en
Publisher: Archway Publishing
Release Date : 2020-04-26
Aged Out written by Dr. Lanetta N. Greer and has been published by Archway Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-04-26 with Social Science categories.
Owning and operating a nonprofit, group home for teenage girls has given Dr. Lanetta N. Greer a keen understanding of the challenges that they face. Home 4 the Heart, her facility, has helped almost two hundred girls over ten years. But assisting, supporting, and advocating for the girls that live at its three facilities has required lots of creativity. While Child Protective Services wants children to do well, the youth that they place in out-of-home care often have negative life outcomes. The lack of daily intimate contact with a caregiver causes somewhat of a constant disconnect—and normal daily relationships and activities with supportive caregivers are not always possible for youth in out-of-home care. In this qualitative study of young women who aged out of out-of-home care, the author describes family life, growing up in out-of-home care, and life after aging out. The results of the study will better inform service providers working with youth in foster/group homes, schools, juvenile justice placements, and community programs. The study’s findings and insights offer more effective ways of assisting, supporting, and advocating for youth to ensure a more successful transition to independence after aging out.
Understanding Emerging Adulthood From The Perspective Of Those Transitioning From Foster Care And Those Experiencing Homelessness
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Author : Rebecca Jean Gomez
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2012
Understanding Emerging Adulthood From The Perspective Of Those Transitioning From Foster Care And Those Experiencing Homelessness written by Rebecca Jean Gomez and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012 with categories.
The unsatisfactory achievement of adult competency among emerging adults aging out of foster care is well documented. However few studies have examined how development within the child welfare system impacts the ability to achieve competence. In this study, homeless emerging adults who had not aged out of foster care were compared to peers who were homeless and aged out of foster care. The child welfare system is a unique environment with its own policies. In order to better understand the process of development within the child welfare system, the current study used life course developmental theory to understand how the child welfare system affects the development of children and their ability to achieve competencies. Specifically, the role of learned helplessness in influencing the developmental trajectory of children aging out of foster care was examined. The data were collected utilizing participatory action research methods and the use of this methodology among homeless emerging adults is explored. The current study analyzes data collected by the Texas Network of Youth Services. The study examined issues surrounding the transition to adulthood among homeless emerging adults using a participatory action research methodology. The sample included emerging adults 18 to 25 years old who were homeless (n=134). A subset of the sample aged out of foster care. The results indicated that, 1) homeless emerging adults who have not aged out of foster care may be an appropriate comparison group for those who have aged out, 2) homeless emerging adults who aged out of foster care were more likely to have a perception of learned helplessness that may impede their ability to achieve adult competency when compared to those who did not age out of foster care, and 3) despite receiving services to prepare them for adulthood, homeless emerging adults who aged out of foster care had just as much difficulty achieving adult competency as their homeless peers who did not receive these services. Finally, results showed that the use of participatory action research among homeless emerging adults may be a promising approach for future research. Participants expressed feeling empowered and having perceptions that indicated self-efficacy. This indicated that this type of methodology may be promising in altering perceptions of learned helplessness.
The Experiences Of Youth Who Have Aged Out Of Non Kinship Foster Care In Tshwane Metro Gauteng
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Author : Mmamoraka Sophy Mogale
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2019
The Experiences Of Youth Who Have Aged Out Of Non Kinship Foster Care In Tshwane Metro Gauteng written by Mmamoraka Sophy Mogale and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019 with categories.
The goal of the study was to explore the experiences of youths who have aged out of non-kinship foster care in the Tshwane Metro, Gauteng Province. A qualitative approach was adopted with the instrumental case study as the most suitable qualitative research design for this study. Semi-structured interviews were used to collect data from 12 selected youths from Atteridgeville, Sunnyside, Eesterust and Mamelodi West Child Welfare offices with the aid of an interview schedule. Most of the youths in the study had exited foster care because of the regulated age limit that can only be extended to 21 on conditions stipulated in section 180 of the Children"Y♯8s Act 38 of 2005. The participants highlighted their experiences while they were living with foster families and mostly appreciated the fact that their foster parents provided them with an opportunity to belong to a family. However, the study revealed that many participants exited foster care abruptly with no financial, adult or any other support required to transition successfully to adulthood. The participants did not receive any preparatory services from social workers for their transition to adulthood. The findings also revealed that most of the youths faced social challenges, behavioural and psychological challenges, unemployment, financial instability, poor educational or vocational opportunities and lack of safe and affordable housing. Based on the findings, it can be concluded that the legislation and policies that regulate the placement of children in foster care have not considered fully the developmental needs of children and youth who are transitioning out of care. The age limit of foster care prevents many youths who are going through the transitional period from completing their secondary education and training as required, as most of them continue with secondary education beyond the age of 21. Inadequate support and lack of transitional preparatory programmes for youth who are ageing out of foster care have a tremendous impact on young people"Y♯8s transition to adult life, as they are left to face adversity on their own. As a result of various challenges that youths who have aged out of foster care experience after they exit the system, it is recommended that the Department of Social Development should ensure the implementation of preparatory programmes to be rendered by all child protection organisations and government social workers, designed for youth who are ageing out of the foster care system. This will ensure that social workers carry out their role of guaranteeing that all young people who are ageing out of foster care are provided with relevant skills and capacity as they transition to adulthood. Furthermore, such programmes could enhance the lives of many youths after they have exited the system, since they will be empowered with valuable skills and knowledge to face life after foster care
Effectiveness Of The Independent Living Program Relating To Foster Youth Aging Out Of The Foster Care System
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Author : Andrew J. Dabbous
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2012
Effectiveness Of The Independent Living Program Relating To Foster Youth Aging Out Of The Foster Care System written by Andrew J. Dabbous and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012 with categories.
Every year 20,000 youths 'age out' of the foster care system in the United States. Many lack the necessary skills to transition successfully from foster care to independent living. These unsuccessful transitions usually result in the individual experiencing barriers such as under-education, unemployment, lack of permanent housing, inadequate social support, and involvement with the criminal justice system. However, with the help of independent living programs these low rates of success can be reversed to reveal better outcomes for youths emancipating from care. Research has observed that participants involved with independent living programs have more successful rates in the areas of educational attainment, length of employment, stable housing, fewer encounters with justice system and better social support than those not participating in any types of services. The purpose of this study was to review the Independent Living Program and its mandates as well as the various independent living programs operating throughout the United States in an attempt to identify which program elements are effective in preparing youth to live successfully upon emancipation from the foster care system. The following study conducted is a review of the research literature on independent living services and programs for foster care youths. Existing studies were gathered to provide evidence about whether or not the independent living program and its services have been shown to be effective. Benefits of this literature review can provide information for future policy makers, social workers, and administrators. By knowing what appears to work and what has shown to produce positive results and outcomes, federal, state, and local legislators can use this information to adapt, revise existing laws or to create new laws for children and youth that are in the system to help them prepare for their future outside of the foster care system.
On Your Own Without A Net
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Author : D. Wayne Osgood
language : en
Publisher: University of Chicago Press
Release Date : 2008-09-15
On Your Own Without A Net written by D. Wayne Osgood and has been published by University of Chicago Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008-09-15 with Social Science categories.
In the decade after high school, young people continue to rely on their families in many ways-sometimes for financial support, sometimes for help with childcare, and sometimes for continued shelter. But what about those young people who confront special difficulties during this period, many of whom can count on little help from their families? On Your Own Without a Net documents the special challenges facing seven vulnerable populations during the transition to adulthood: former foster care youth, youth formerly involved in the juvenile justice system, youth in the criminal justice system, runaway and homeless youth, former special education students, young people in the mental health system, and youth with physical disabilities. During adolescence, government programs have been a major part of their lives, yet eligibility for most programs typically ends between the ages of eighteen and twenty-one. This critical volume shows the unfortunate repercussions of this termination of support and points out the issues that must be addressed to improve these young people's chances of becoming successful adults.
Youth Transitioning From Foster Care
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Author : Adrienne L. Fernandes
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2008
Youth Transitioning From Foster Care written by Adrienne L. Fernandes and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008 with Foster children categories.
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.