Comprehensive residential education: A promising model for emerging adults in foster care

Michael J. Lawler, Liat Sayfan, Gail S. Goodman, Rachel Narr and Ingrid M. Cordon

Children and Youth Services Review, 2014, vol. 38, issue C, 10-19

Abstract: A comprehensive residential education program for high school foster youth (the Academy) is examined as a potential model for emerging adults transitioning from foster care. Analyses of secondary data were conducted on outcomes for 478 alumni who attended the Academy over the past 10years. Outcome indicators for safety, significant relationships with adults, and well-being exceeded national and state standards and were predicted by Academy programs and the amount of time spent at the Academy. The Academy provides a model of stable, comprehensive care that may help foster youth successfully emerge into adulthood. Study limitations are also discussed.

Keywords: Foster care; Emerging adults; Transitioning youth; Residential education; Child welfare (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2014
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DOI: 10.1016/j.childyouth.2014.01.003

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