Abstract Evidence from American and Canadian studies over the last three decades
demonstrates that youth exiting foster care are at a much higher risk to face a multiplicity of …

Youth aging out the child welfare system are being transitioned out of the child welfare
system with few interventions in place to support their move to independence. In developed …

This study aimed to review and analyze the pathways from care to education and
employment, using meta-analysis. Ten meta-analyses were conducted, five to examine the …

This systematic review and meta-analysis aims to assess the effectiveness of policies,
programmes and interventions which improve outcomes for care leavers transitioning into …

Adolescents in foster care are at high risk for mental health and emotional problems,
however many do not receive needed services. The objective of this qualitative study was to …

This study examines the decision-making skills of emerging adults that have aged out of
foster care and transitioned to independent life. Emerging adults face a wide variety of life …

Independent living programs (ILP) are designed to increase positive outcomes for foster
youth aging out of care in the various aspects of life such as education, employment, and …

Abstract Background Almost 21,000 youth, in the US, leave foster care due to"
emancipation" each year. Although not well documented for this age group, nearly half of …

A significant amount of attention has been paid to the experiences of young people who
have spent time in foster care. Policies and programs have focused on providing …

Background The process of transition to adult life of youth with a record of protection is
crucial to overcome the difficulties to achieve an independent life. Objective This research …