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- Title
Former Foster System Youth: Perspectives on Transitional Supports and Programs.
- Authors
Armstrong-Heimsoth, Amy; Hahn-Floyd, Molly; Williamson, Heather J.; Kurka, Jonathan M.; Yoo, Wonsuk; Rodríguez De Jesús, Sue A.
- Abstract
Youth aging out of the foster care system have well-documented challenges when transitioning to adulthood. Multiple transition services provide support in the transition process; however, limited research is available regarding youth's perceptions of programming. In this pilot study, sixteen youth between ages 18 and 20 participated in semi-structured interviews, support mapping, and resiliency measurements to gather the experiences of the transition from foster care. Comparisons between those who chose initial transition supports and those who did not receive or delayed receiving transition supports were initially explored. Common themes emerged in participants' needs and perceived resiliency regardless of transition support services. All youth reported relationship, trust, and concern for well-being as highly important characteristics in transition team members. A need for earlier transition programming, decision-making opportunities, and life skills courses were important themes in transition programming needs. Implications for policy, research, and practice are presented based upon findings.
- Subjects
FOSTER children; FOSTER home care; YOUTH health; LIFE skills; AGING; SEMI-structured interviews
- Publication
Journal of Behavioral Health Services & Research, 2021, Vol 48, Issue 2, p287
- ISSN
1094-3412
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1007/s11414-020-09693-6