“We are not our case files”: A qualitative analysis of child welfare professionals' relationships with young adults with foster care experience
RD Ludeke - Child Abuse & Neglect, 2024 - Elsevier
Background Young adults of color with foster care experience are disproportionately
represented in foster care in the United States. Developing meaningful connections with …
represented in foster care in the United States. Developing meaningful connections with …
Statewide aftercare services program for youth transitioning from foster care: Five-year trends in participation, services, and participant characteristics
Research shows that youth who leave foster care to live independently are often at risk of
homelessness, less education, unemployment/poverty, and mental health issues. There are …
homelessness, less education, unemployment/poverty, and mental health issues. There are …
Independent living skills program use and outcomes of youth in and aging out of foster care in Florida
Independent living (IL) skills can assist youth in and aging out of foster care transition to
adulthood. Research consistently documents that youth aging out of foster care are resilient …
adulthood. Research consistently documents that youth aging out of foster care are resilient …
Enduring familial relationships and identity preservation make simple adoption the preferred permanency option for children in out-of-home care
Large numbers of children in Australia are in long-term out-of-home care (OOHC). Legal
frameworks available for their care are long-term foster care, guardianship, and plenary …
frameworks available for their care are long-term foster care, guardianship, and plenary …
Supporting a Successful Transition to Independence for Youth in Residential Care Programs
CA Parker - Child Welfare, 2024 - JSTOR
The outcomes for youth in care who are transition-aged continue to be a concern, regardless
of setting (ie, foster homes, residential treatment centers, residential group homes) …
of setting (ie, foster homes, residential treatment centers, residential group homes) …
Social rehabilitation and after-care for children in alternative care: A Slovakian-Portuguese perspective
KM Tuladhar - 2024 - repositorio.iscte-iul.pt
Children placed in institutional care face numerous challenges related to their emotional
development and well-being. This study explores the social rehabilitation and after-care …
development and well-being. This study explores the social rehabilitation and after-care …