Independent Living For Foster Youth
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Independent Living For Foster Youth
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Author : Christine Eilertson
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2002-01-01
Independent Living For Foster Youth written by Christine Eilertson and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2002-01-01 with Foster children categories.
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.
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.
Foster Care Independent Living
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Author : United States. Congress. House. Committee on Ways and Means. Subcommittee on Human Resources
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2000
Foster Care Independent Living written by United States. Congress. House. Committee on Ways and Means. Subcommittee on Human Resources and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2000 with Political Science categories.
Foster Care Independent Living
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Author : United States. Congress. House. Committee on Ways and Means. Subcommittee on Human Resources
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1999
Foster Care Independent Living written by United States. Congress. House. Committee on Ways and Means. Subcommittee on Human Resources and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1999 with Foster home care categories.
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Foster Care Independent Living Initiatives
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Author : United States. Congress. House. Committee on Ways and Means. Subcommittee on Public Assistance and Unemployment Compensation
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1989
Foster Care Independent Living Initiatives written by United States. Congress. House. Committee on Ways and Means. Subcommittee on Public Assistance and Unemployment Compensation and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1989 with Foster home care categories.
Effectiveness Of The Independent Living Skills Program For Foster Youth
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Author : Glenda Boertien
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2001
Effectiveness Of The Independent Living Skills Program For Foster Youth written by Glenda Boertien and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2001 with Foster children categories.
Strengthening Independent Living Services For Youth In Foster Care
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Author : Robin E. H. Nixon
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2004
Strengthening Independent Living Services For Youth In Foster Care written by Robin E. H. Nixon and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2004 with Child welfare categories.
Foster Care Youth And The Role Of The Independent Living Skills Program On The Propensity For Educational Human Capital Accumulation
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Author : Toni Naccarato
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2005
Foster Care Youth And The Role Of The Independent Living Skills Program On The Propensity For Educational Human Capital Accumulation written by Toni Naccarato and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2005 with categories.
Youth Transitioning From Foster Care
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Author : Congressional Research Service
language : en
Publisher: CreateSpace
Release Date : 2014-10-08
Youth Transitioning From Foster Care written by Congressional Research Service and has been published by CreateSpace this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-10-08 with Family & Relationships categories.
While most young people have access to emotional and financial support systems throughout their early adult years, older youth in foster care and those who are emancipated from 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. The federal government recognizes that older youth in foster care and those aging out are vulnerable to negative outcomes and may ultimately return to the care of the state as adults, either through the public welfare, criminal justice, or other systems. Under the federal foster care program, states may seek reimbursement for youth to remain in care up to the age of 21. In addition, the federal foster care program has certain protections for older youth. For example, states must annually obtain the credit report of each child in care who is age 16 or older (age 14 and older as of late 2015). States must also assist youth with developing what is known as a transition plan. The law requires that a youth's caseworker, and as appropriate, other representative(s) of the youth, assist and support him or her in developing the plan. The plan is to be directed by the youth, and is to include specific options on housing, health insurance, education, local opportunities for mentors, workforce supports, and employment services. Other protections will go into effect in late 2015 that will require states to ensure that youth age 14 and older are consulted about the development and revisions to their case plan and permanency plan, and that the case plan includes a document listing certain rights for these youth. Separately, the federal government provides funding for services to assist in the transition to adulthood through the John H. Chafee Foster Care Independence Program (CFCIP). The law enables states to provide these services to youth who are likely to age out of foster care (with no lower age limit), and youth age 16 or older who left foster care for kinship guardianship or adoption. Independent living services may include assistance in obtaining a high school diploma, career exploration, training in daily living skills, training in budgeting and financial management skills, and preventive health activities, among other services. The CFCIP requires that states ensure youth in independent living programs participate directly in designing their own program activities that prepare them for independent living, and further that they “accept personal responsibility for living up to their part of the program.” The Chafee Education and Training Voucher (ETV) program separately authorizes discretionary funding for education and training vouchers for eligible youth to cover their cost of postsecondary education (until age 23). A recent evaluation of independent living programs, such as those that provide mentoring and life skills, shows mixed results. One promising independent living program has social workers who oversee a small caseload and have regular, ongoing interactions with the youth. The youth in this program are more likely to attend college and stay enrolled than their peers not in the program. Along with the CFCIP, other federal programs are intended to help current and former youth in foster care make the transition to adulthood. Federal law authorizes funding for states and local jurisdictions to provide workforce support and housing to older foster youth and youth emancipating from care. Further, the law that established the CFCIP created an optional Medicaid eligibility pathway for youth who age out of foster care; this pathway is often called the “Chafee option.
