Adaptation of a Mental Health Treatment Engagement Intervention for Older Foster Youth

Narendorf, Sarah C.; Glaude, Maurya; Munson, Michelle R.; Minott, Kenya; Young, Breanna

doi:10.1007/s10560-020-00664-6

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“…It is essential to guide young adults with a substitute care history to actively monitor their mental health and build a strong connection with the mental health services as they leave care and start to steer their lives independently (Narendorf et al, 2021). In this process, the foundation for therapeutic relationships, which Saakvitne et al (2000) define as relations that offer information, connection, respect and hope, is already laid during the substitute care.…”

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Elements of Communication Competence in Encountering Traumatized Adolescents in Substitute Care

Leinonen,

Kaittila,

Alin

et al. 2023

YOUNG

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Adolescents who need both child welfare services and mental health interventions have usually experienced various traumatic events in their early lifespan. The purpose of this study is to identify the elements of communication that can either empower traumatized adolescents in their rehabilitation process or become an obstacle in their recovery. The data consist of interviews of 19 young adults with a substitute care background. Their experiences of communication with welfare professionals in child welfare and mental health services during adolescence are analysed using the method of content analysis in a framework of communication competence that is outlined with four elements: cognitive, affective, behavioural and ethical. The role of communication is crucial while helping the adolescents. The trauma-informed capabilities of welfare professionals should be strengthened. Future research is needed on the processes, enabling the voice of this vulnerable clientele to be heard, here and in previous stages of services.

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Section: Communication Competence While Working With Traumatized Adol...mentioning

confidence: 99%

Elements of Communication Competence in Encountering Traumatized Adolescents in Substitute Care

Leinonen,

Kaittila,

Alin

et al. 2023

YOUNG

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“…Former foster youth, as a group, struggle to obtain safe and stable housing, especially when compared to non-foster youth (Vorhies et al, 2009). Risk factors such as alienation from primary support systems, childhood history of maltreatment and exposure to interpersonal violence, increased mental health concerns (Narendorf et al, 2021), and limited financial resources, all contribute to challenges in obtaining safe and stable housing once they emancipate from foster care (Tyrell & Yates, 2017). Consequently, foster care alumni are at a much higher risk of becoming homeless than the general population of young adults.…”

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Am I a Successful Adult? Exploring the Influence of Ethnic Diversity in Defining Success among Former Foster Youth

Bencomo

2022

Emerging Adulthood

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Barriers to success experienced by former foster youth are well documented; however, missing is the full exploration of the experiences of ethnic minority foster youth. This qualitative exploratory study presents a hermeneutic thematic analysis of interviews conducted with eight youth, of varying ethnic and cultural backgrounds, who recently aged out of foster care in a largely rural southwestern state. For many participants, their definition of success differed markedly from mainstream measures of successful transition into adulthood. Major themes of participant interviews included; education, family, community, and financial struggles/work. Although both education and financial difficulties have been widely documented among former foster youth, the attention to family and community factors have not been fully explored. This qualitative study encourages an expanded view of how a successful transition to adulthood can be markedly different among ethnically diverse foster care alumni and encourages continued exploration into the needs of this population.

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“…Research shows that higher levels of substance use may result in less likelihood of earning a high school diploma than YAEH, who do not use substances (Chassman et al, 2020). Furthermore, prior involvement in the foster care system is a risk factor for substance use disorders; studies have found that 15% of former foster care involved young people met the criteria for substance use disorders at age 19 compared to the general young adult population (Narendorf et al, 2021; Narendorf & McMillen, 2010; Stott, 2012).…”

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Prevalence and Correlates of Illicit Substance Use Among Young Adults Experiencing Homelessness in Seven Cities Across the United States

Chassman

Barman‐Adhikari

Hsu

et al. 2022

Journal of Drug Issues

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Background Young adults experiencing homelessness (YAEH) engage in substantially higher substance use rates than housed young adults. This current study builds on previous research by investigating the prevalence of and salient correlates of illicit substance use across a seven-city sample. Methods This study used the Homeless Youth Risk and Resiliency Survey (HYRRS) dataset, n=1426 Young adults experiencing homelessness to study patterns and correlates of illicit substance use. Results Multivariate logistic regression analyses were used to assess correlates of substance use. Study site, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, history of suicidal ideation, use of specific substances, and trading sex for drugs were associated with five types of illicit substance use (ecstasy, cocaine, crack, methamphetamine, and injection drug use). Conclusion Findings indicate that substance use interventions for YAEH must be multifaceted, addressing illicit and multiple substance use, along with the myriad factors associated with substance use among this at-risk group.

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Adaptation of a Mental Health Treatment Engagement Intervention for Older Foster Youth

Cited by 7 publications

References 35 publications

Elements of Communication Competence in Encountering Traumatized Adolescents in Substitute Care

Elements of Communication Competence in Encountering Traumatized Adolescents in Substitute Care

Am I a Successful Adult? Exploring the Influence of Ethnic Diversity in Defining Success among Former Foster Youth

Prevalence and Correlates of Illicit Substance Use Among Young Adults Experiencing Homelessness in Seven Cities Across the United States

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