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- Youth aging out of foster care face significant challenges in transitioning to adulthood, with existing support services but limited research on their perceptions.
- Sixteen youth aged 18-20 participated in a study that involved interviews and assessments to explore their transition experiences.
- Key themes identified included the importance of relationship and trust with support team members, as well as a need for earlier programming and life skills training to improve transition outcomes.
Article 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.
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| http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7518090 | PMC |
| http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11414-020-09693-6 | DOI Listing |
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