Interventions for youth aging out of foster care: A state of the science review

Johanna K.P. Greeson, Antonio R. Garcia, Fei Tan, Alexi Chacon and Andrew J. Ortiz

Children and Youth Services Review, 2020, vol. 113, issue C

Abstract: The 1999 John H. Chafee Foster Care Independence Act expanded a federal funding stream for independent living/transition services for older youth (ages 14+) in and transitioning from foster care. As a result, there has been a proliferation of programs that target youth who are likely to age out of foster care with the intention of improving their emerging adulthood outcomes. These programs aim to improve wellbeing outcomes related to education, employment, housing, health/mental health, and relationships. Using a scoping review framework, we sought to take stock of the state of the science of the programs and interventions (PIs) currently available for young people who age out of foster care. We offer research recommendations regarding how the field can move forward with promoting improved wellbeing of young people in care as they transition to adulthood. We assess to what extent both services for young people aging out of care and related research has included vulnerable populations, including pregnant/parenting youth, LGBTQ + youth, youth of color, youth with disabilities, and crossover youth.

Keywords: Older youth in foster care; Youth aging out of foster care; Vulnerable populations; Wellbeing outcomes; California Evidence-Based Clearinghouse for Child Welfare’s Scientific Rating Scale (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2020
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DOI: 10.1016/j.childyouth.2020.105005

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