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Predicting Homelessness among Emerging Adults Aging Out of Foster Care

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recommendations! Published in 2017 at "American Journal of Community Psychology"

DOI: 10.1002/ajcp.12098

Abstract: This study examines risk and protective factors associated with experiencing homelessness in the year after "aging out" of foster care. Using a state-level integrated administrative database, we identified 1,202 emerging adults in Washington State who… read more here.

Keywords: emerging adults; homelessness; aging foster; care ... See more keywords
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Mixed Methods Evaluation of Formal Mentoring: Journey UP for Aging out of Foster Care

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recommendations! Published in 2019 at "Global Social Welfare"

DOI: 10.1007/s40609-019-00157-0

Abstract: There are 415,000 children in foster care in the USA. Many of those children will turn 18 before being adopted, meaning they will “age-out” and essentially be on their own as adults. We wanted to… read more here.

Keywords: mixed methods; aging foster; care; foster care ... See more keywords
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Perspectives of Youth Aging Out of Foster Care on Relationship Strength and Closeness in their Support Networks.

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recommendations! Published in 2020 at "Children and youth services review"

DOI: 10.1016/j.childyouth.2019.104626

Abstract: Research, practice, and policy focus on the importance of relationships with young people aging out of foster care, especially relational permanency. While previous research has examined these relationships, typically with mentors, foster parents, or biological… read more here.

Keywords: youth aging; aging foster; support networks; foster care ... See more keywords
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Do Independent Living Services Protect Youth Aging Out Foster Care From Adverse Outcomes? An Evaluation Using National Data.

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recommendations! Published in 2021 at "Child maltreatment"

DOI: 10.1177/1077559521992119

Abstract: OBJECTIVE Youth aging out foster care are at high risk of experiencing adverse outcomes. Federal funded programs have provided independent living services (ILSs) to these youth. This study evaluated the effectiveness of the continuity of… read more here.

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