Young people transitioning from out-of-home care often experience an abrupt end to the
support to which they have been accustomed. Formal support from social workers and other …

Foster care alumni and youth experiencing homelessness face similar challenges within
higher education, including housing instability, food insecurity, as well as low levels of …

Independent students pursue higher education without financial, practical, and sometimes
emotional support from family. For these students, asking for assistance when needed is key …

Transition-age youth with foster care involvement (TAY, ages 17–22) are at heightened risk
for suicidal behavior. Despite this, mental health screenings are not standardized across …

Young adults with a history of out-of-home care report poorer mental health and life
satisfaction compared to non-care-experienced peers. Social support is a known protective …

Students with a foster care background experience significant disparity in enrollment and
postsecondary completion when compared to their peers without foster care experience. A …

Young adults with a foster care background experience challenges in accessing and
succeeding in postsecondary educational settings. Despite some research exploring the …

Higher education has been associated with better social and economic outcomes for foster
youth transitioning to adulthood. Informal mentorship is helpful in supporting young people …

Data from a sample of alumni of foster care college graduates (N= 241) are examined to
explore the role that social and emotional supports formed during college play in their post …

This article focuses on the interaction between youths and caseworkers and how it
influences youths' motivation during emerging adulthood. The study is based on qualitative …