At a time when there is increasing attention being given to systematically integrating the well-
being of children with the goals of safety and permanence in child welfare, little is known …

The aim of this integrative review is to investigate research of social work practices for
adolescents and young adults with complex needs. The research questions are: What are …

Emerging adulthood has been defined as a distinct developmental stage in which youth
experience opportunities for identity development and transition toward independence …

As the adolescent development literature has recognized the importance of social supports
in the transition to adulthood, child welfare research, policies, and programs have turned …

At least one third of youth involved with juvenile justice experienced child maltreatment.
Child welfare samples thus provide a means to examine how child welfare services …

Prior research suggests there is a link between child maltreatment and out of home care and
both adult crime and juvenile delinquency. Using a bevy of administrative data, this article …

Studies have revealed that young people who age out of residential or foster care (care
leavers) must cope with a variety of challenges as they transition to adulthood. In addition …

Most studies on young people aging-out of residential care (care leavers) have examined
their situation in various post-care life domains (eg education, employment), but their …

This study explores how foster care experiences can impact support network functionality as
young people exit the foster care system. This can be conceptualized as a function of both …

Abstract Using Agnew's (2006) general strain theory as a guide, we seek to identify some of
the key events and experiences that place homeless youth at high risk of justice system …