Employment Outcomes For Youth Aging Out Of Foster Care
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Employment Outcomes For Youth Aging Out Of Foster Care
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language : en
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Release Date : 2002
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Coming Of Age
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language : en
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Release Date : 2008
Coming Of Age written by 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 home care categories.
The Impact Of Independent Living Services On Education And Employment For Youth Aging Out Of Foster Care
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Author : Annika Olson
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2019
The Impact Of Independent Living Services On Education And Employment For Youth Aging Out Of Foster Care written by Annika Olson and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019 with Political planning categories.
For youth aging-out of foster care, independent living services may serve as a useful tool in preparing them for future social, physical, and economic success. The current study aims to understand which independent living services provided to youth in foster care are associated with their educational and employment outcomes at age 19. Using the National Youth in Transition Database (NYTD), this study will attempt to understand how both the specific type of service, as well as the number of services youths receive, act as predictors of educational attainment and employment. This information would be helpful in identifying how independent living services are impacting the future success of foster youth in regard to academics and employment.
Risk And Protective Factors Associated With Successful Independent Living Outcomes In A National Sample Of Youth Aging Out Of Foster Care
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Author : Chun Liu (Ph. D.)
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2021
Risk And Protective Factors Associated With Successful Independent Living Outcomes In A National Sample Of Youth Aging Out Of Foster Care written by Chun Liu (Ph. D.) and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021 with categories.
The transition from adolescence to adulthood is a crucial period in a young person’s life. Youth aging out of foster care normally face multiple disadvantages in terms of educational attainment, employment outcomes, housing, financial stability, and life skills compared with their peers in the general population. To overcome these challenges, the John H. Chafee Foster Care Independence Program (CFCIP) was established; it assists youth in making the transition from foster care to self-sufficiency by providing funding to states. This study aims to examine the risk and protective factors contributing to independent living outcomes using a national sample of youth aging out of the foster care system. By merging the National Youth in Transition Database (NYTD) and the Adoption and Foster Care Analysis and Reporting System (AFCARS) datasets, this study provides an overview of independent living outcomes of youth aging out of foster care. By utilizing a growth curve modeling method, this study suggests there is a high prevalence of negative outcomes among this population as they transition from adolescence to adulthood. It shows that several risk factors are associated with key domains of independent living outcomes, including placement stability, current placement setting, and previous adverse experience. Having a connection between 17 and 21 with an adult and remaining in foster care after 18 are both substantial protective factors of successful life outcomes. The findings of this study also have implications for policy and practice. Policymakers and practitioners should work together to develop evidence-based, trauma-informed interventions that better help this vulnerable population, with an emphasis on achieving relational permanency. Future Independent Living Programs should be tailored to meet the specific needs of youth in foster care, and child welfare workers should be aware of the risks and protective factors that impact youth development
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?
Fostering Careers
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Author : Tom Hilliard
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2011
Fostering Careers written by Tom Hilliard and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011 with categories.
New York City has never been a particularly easy place for teenagers and young adults to break into the workforce. Even during the boom years of the 2000s, the city's unemployment rate for teens between the ages of 16 and 19 hovered just under 20 percent. By the end of 2010, it had risen to 40 percent. As shocking as these numbers are, however, young people aging out of the city's foster care system appear to be faring even worse. Based on dozens of interviews with child welfare practitioners across the five boroughs, it is estimated that no more than half of the young people who have recently left the foster care system have jobs at any given time. With nearly 1,000 foster youth aging out of the system every year, that means that close to 500 young people each year are failing to connect with the world of work. This report shows that not enough is being done to help foster youth connect to jobs and careers. While there is a lot that is right with the child welfare system today, neither the city agencies that oversee the child welfare system nor the private foster care agencies that provide direct services to foster youth are adequately equipped to help young people who are aging out of the system to succeed as adults. And the greatest shortcomings are with assisting foster youth to prepare for the workforce. This study takes an in-depth look at the challenges foster youth have in getting and keeping jobs as adults and examines what the various players in the city's foster care and workforce development systems are--and aren't--doing to help young people transition from foster care into adulthood. It offers a range of recommendations on what could be done to improve employment and educational outcomes of young people aging out of the system. (Contains 2 tables, 8 charts, and 35 endnotes.) [Additional funding was provided by the Child Welfare Fund.].
Fostering Employment An Evaluation Of Ab 12 And Its Effectiveness In Improving The Employment Outcomes Of Foster Youth Exiting Care
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Author : Katherine Brianna Farina
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2019
Fostering Employment An Evaluation Of Ab 12 And Its Effectiveness In Improving The Employment Outcomes Of Foster Youth Exiting Care written by Katherine Brianna Farina and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019 with Academic theses categories.
The transition to adulthood can be daunting, particularly for youth exiting the foster care system. Foster youth face unique challenges in this transition and have been found to experience negative outcomes across a variety of domains, especially employment. A key piece of legislation in California, the California Fostering Connections to Success Act, also known as AB 12 or Extended Foster Care (EFC), was enacted to improve the outcomes of foster youth by extending foster care until age 21. The current study evaluated AB 12's effectiveness in improving employment outcomes for foster youth exiting care in California. This study conducted a policy analysis of the AB 12 legislation and examined data from the California Child Welfare Indicators Project (CCWIP) regarding employment outcomes. The study investigated trends in employment rates of foster youth exiting care. The results indicated that employment rates of foster youth exiting care have increased, particularly following the enactment of AB 12. However, youth exiting foster care at a younger age (18 or 19) had lower employment rates. Also, the receipt of Independent Living Program (ILP) services was associated with higher rates of employment for foster youth exiting care. The important conclusion of this study was that AB 12 had a favorable impact on the employment rates of foster youth exiting care.
Fostering A Future
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Author : Catherine Marie Caldwell
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2019
Fostering A Future written by Catherine Marie Caldwell 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.
Research on youth aging out of foster care is limited and rarely focuses on their outcomes in life. Not only are these youths starting out at a disadvantage without a stable home life or clear sources of support compared to other youth their age, they are also less likely to be employed and more likely to suffer from emotional disorders, only worsening their living conditions and potentially their outcomes in life. The present study explored the relationship between post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms and employment status of these youths and also explored a potential mediation role for social support on this relationship. The sample studied were 50 young adults who have aged out of foster care or have been homeless prior to reaching adulthood. Those young adults who had more PTSD symptoms were expected to have low rates of employment. Social support was expected to buffer this link between PTSD and employment status. These hypotheses were tested using self-reported PTSD symptomology (PCL-5), perceived social support (MSPSS), and employment status at the time of the interview. Although the hypotheses were not supported, individual facets of social support were found to negatively correlate with PTSD symptoms. The results of this study may be useful for developing interventions for these youth.
Exploring The Correlates Of Adult Outcomes Amongst Aging Out Foster Youth A Policy Analysis Of The Fostering Connections To Success Act Of 2008
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Author : Rori Elizabeth Austin
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2017
Exploring The Correlates Of Adult Outcomes Amongst Aging Out Foster Youth A Policy Analysis Of The Fostering Connections To Success Act Of 2008 written by Rori Elizabeth Austin and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017 with Education categories.
About half a million children live in foster care (Petit& Curtis, 1997; Risley-Curtiss, 1997; Stoner, 1999as cited by Geogiades, 2005b). Adolescents are a significant portion of the foster care population and at any given moment there are approximately 20,000 youth exiting foster care each year as a result of reaching 18 years of age (Scannapieco, Connell-Carrick, & Painter, 2007; Geenen & Powers, 2007). Historically, youth aging out of foster care will experience negative adult outcomes in the areas of employment and educational attainment. The purpose of this thesis is to assess the objective, values, theoretical goals, outcomes and implications of The Fostering Connections to Success and Increasing Adoptions Act of 2008 (FCSIA). FCSIA was designed to aid foster youth aging out of foster care by extending services and care until the age 21.
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.