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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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
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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.
Policy Analysis Of The Fostering Connections To Success And Increasing Adoptions Act Of 2008
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Author : Florence I. Obasi
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2012
Policy Analysis Of The Fostering Connections To Success And Increasing Adoptions Act Of 2008 written by Florence I. Obasi and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012 with Foster children categories.
Abstract: The purpose of this study was to analyze a United States federal child welfare policy: the Fostering Connections to Success and Increasing Adoptions Act of 2008. The researcher analyzed the legislation using a modified version of David Gil's model and methodology for social policy analysis. Findings indicated that youth aging out of foster care are among the country's most vulnerable population and state continued support is needed for successful transition into adulthood. The policy's intention is to allow states option of extending care to youth up to age 21, and with the amendment of Title IV-E states get reimbursed for making provisions for extension of services. The intention of the policy is to strengthen the programs for youth in transition, get youth permanently connected, put less restrictive eligibility criteria on youth, and improve existing systems of care for children. The implications of social work practice, research and policy were discussed.
Outcomes Of Older Foster Youth
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Author : Evelyn Rogel
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2022
Outcomes Of Older Foster Youth written by Evelyn Rogel and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022 with categories.
Foster youth who are in the system often have experienced a type of abuse, neglect or other experiences that can impact their health and overall well-being; these challenges can negatively impact their education, mental health, and employment status as they grow older into adults and attempt to transition to independent living (California Department of Social Services, n.d.). One of the most significant changes that occurred in the child welfare system in California was the implementation of a policy to extend the age for foster youth from 18 to 21 allowing them to stay in the system and receive foster care services as they transition to independent living. This policy is known as the California Fostering Connections to Success Act, also known as Assembly Bill (AB) 12 (AB12, 2010). Under the AB 12 policy, the implementation of the Extended Foster Care (EFC) Program allowed foster youth to participate in support services that would allow them to stay until the age of 21 (California Department of Social Services, n.d.). The purpose of this graduate project was to conduct a policy analysis on the California Assembly Bill 12 (Extended Foster Care, 2021) to determine if the provisions of the policy have helped older foster youth to have a successful and resourceful transition into adulthood. Using the Critical Race Theory framework, the analysis will determine if the overall outcomes for older foster youth exiting the foster care system differs based on age, gender, race. Findings from the project will help to determine how policy AB 12 has benefited older foster youth exiting the system.
Strengthening Social Networks Of Youth Aging Out Of Foster Care
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Author : Rachel Rosenberg
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2018
Strengthening Social Networks Of Youth Aging Out Of Foster Care written by Rachel Rosenberg and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018 with Foster children categories.
During the transition to adulthood, youth often rely on the people in their life for support. However, for transition-aged foster youth, these supports may not be available or may look different than supports available to youth in the general population. Relationships with supportive adults have been found to help former foster youth transition to adulthood, but little is known about the adults youth have in their network. Foster youth who report increased levels of social capital have been shown to experience higher levels of success in young adulthood. However, as former foster youth transition to adulthood, a lack of in-depth understanding of supportive adults and social networks creates difficulties identifying--and addressing--potential gaps in their social network. This study aims to gain a better understanding of how social networks influence social support and access to and mobilization of social capital as youth leave the foster care system. A social network assessment based on two existing measures was created to attain a better understanding of the social networks of transition-aged foster youth. The new social network tool was piloted with a group of young adults prior to use in this study. This social network tool allowed for an in-depth understanding of social networks, social support, and social capital as three distinct constructs. The social network characteristics included: on whom the youth relies for support, how the relationship developed, and the closeness of the relationship. Social support included: questions on the type of support available to youth (resources, emotional, advice, or constructive criticism), as well as the social support domains (housing, education, employment, relationships, and transportation). Social capital was examined based on questions about network members' occupation(s) and frequency of communication between the youth and each network member. Univariate, Bivariate, and Multivariate analyses were utilized to examine social network characteristics, foster care history, social support, and social capital. The mean network size of sample participants was 7.1 and the range was 0--36. A relationship between placement type and social network members was found; indicating that youth in congregate care were more likely to have formal (social service related) networks than youth not in congregate care. A relationship between having more informal network members and housing stability was found; indicating that different network members may help youth with different young adult outcomes. A relationship between both access to, and mobilization of, social capital was found based on the type of social network members (formal, informal, familial-biological, familial-foster). Based on the findings of the current study, research and practice implications are discussed. These include the utility of social network analysis with transition-aged foster youth, future lines of inquiry, and suggested practice/policy shifts.
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
Policy Analysis Of The California Fostering Connections To Success Act
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Author : Mercy Zamani
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2015
Policy Analysis Of The California Fostering Connections To Success Act written by Mercy Zamani and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015 with Foster children categories.
Abstract: This study is a policy analysis of the California Fostering Connections to Success Act (2012). The policy was intended to address the negative outcomes associated with the over 4,000 youth leaving foster care yearly in California. Findings from this analysis indicated that former foster youth were found to struggle with homelessness, unemployment, low education attainment, poverty, incarceration and dependence on government assistance to a greater extent than their peers. States that extended foster care past age 18 demonstrated benefits that were not necessarily sustained on a long term basis in comparison to states that ended care at age 18. This study concluded that while extending foster care to youth offers temporary support, common practice should involve early interventions like teaching discipline, goal setting, independence and accountability as well as fostering nurturing connections and relationships with significant individuals in the child's life. Permanent adult connections were found to play significant roles in youth's attaining self-sufficiency.
Characterizing Communication Between Transition Aged Foster Youth And Their Social Workers
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Author : Sabrina Marion Richardson
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2016
Characterizing Communication Between Transition Aged Foster Youth And Their Social Workers written by Sabrina Marion Richardson and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016 with Adulthood categories.
New policy efforts to support transition-aged foster youth (TAY) were implemented through the 2008 Federal Fostering Connections to Success Act in response to studies showing a) that foster youth who exit the child welfare system at 18 struggle in multiple domains during the transition to adulthood, and b) extended foster care supports through age 21 are associated with improved adaptation. However, there remains a need to clarify factors that influence policy uptake by TAY. Youths' and workers' satisfaction with the foster care service provision process may influence youths' decision making regarding whether or not to opt out of extended care and the quality of social workers' service provision, respectively. This study examined communication characteristics between TAY and their social workers as related to youth- and worker-reported satisfaction and relationship quality. Youth-worker dyads (N = 51; M=18.69 years, SD = .44; 56.9% female) were audio-recorded during a routine monthly meeting. Instrumental and affective communication features were rated in 5-minute samples of full speech, verbal content (i.e., transcripts), and non-verbal tone (i.e., content filtered speech). Principle Component Analyses (PCA) identified primary communication factors of TAY and social workers. Bivariate analyses revealed significant correlations among communication factors within and across channels, as well as with youths' and workers' reported satisfaction and perceived relationship quality. Youth expressed their true feelings about their workers and foster care in their full speech, and, relatedly, workers were most attuned to features of youth communication present in full speech. In contrast, workers expressed their true feelings about the youth in the content of their speech, and relatedly, youth were most attuned to features of worker communication present in the transcribed content of workers' speech. At the dyadic level, planned contrasts evaluated the importance of communicative congruence between workers and youth. Workers were responsive to congruence in positivity, whereas youth were more responsive to congruence in negativity. These findings highlight the relevance of communication-based research and training for applied efforts to support TAY in and beyond the child welfare system.
Fostering Connections To Success Act
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Author : Diana Namuco Alcantara
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2012
Fostering Connections To Success Act written by Diana Namuco Alcantara and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012 with Foster children categories.
Abstract: This study utilized David Gil's framework to politically analyze the California Fostering Connections to Success Act of 2010. The unfavorable outcomes for the youth were evident since the passing of Independent Living Initiative in 1986 and the Foster Care Independence Act in 1999. After 25 years, history continues to reflect the harsh reality, challenges, and poor outcomes in various domains such as education, socioeconomic status, housing, criminal involvement, and utilization of public aid as youth transitioned to self sufficiency. The Fostering Connections to Success and Increasing Adoptions Act became a law in 2008 and revolutionized the child welfare policies and programs with the goal of enhancing the outcomes of the welfare of the children and by extending the foster care services for the young adults in foster care ages 18 to 21. This important piece of legislation is optional for each state and California elected to participate by passing the California Fostering to Success Act also known as Assembly Bill 12 in October 2010. This study delved into the problems and challenges youth often experienced during transition from the child welfare system, the relevant legislations promoting better outcomes for our former foster youth, the significance of A.B. 12, the anticipated outcomes for the young adults in foster care, the impact and implications on social work practice, and lastly, the importance of future research.
California S Fostering Connections To Success Act Ab 12
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Author : Cassandra Jara
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2018
California S Fostering Connections To Success Act Ab 12 written by Cassandra Jara and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018 with Foster children categories.
Abstract: Foster youth leaving the child welfare system have been shown to have poorer outcomes in educational attainment, employment, and housing when compared to adults in the general population. To address the needs of youth exiting foster care, California passed The Fostering Connections to Success Act in 2010, AB 12. This legislation sought to address the unmet needs of foster youth, by extending foster care services until the age of 21. The author utilized David Gil's (1992) policy framework to analyze the purpose and objectives of this policy, review the intended and unintended effects of this legislation, and provide implications for future research, policy and practice.
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