Evaluating the self-expressed unmet needs of emancipated foster youth over time

Katz, Colleen C.; Courtney, Mark E.

doi:10.1016/j.childyouth.2015.07.016

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“…Young people ageing out from foster care have to deal with more issues and take on more responsibility than other young people of the same age. Leaving care research focuses on the transition from leaving care at 18 to independent living; this is usually studied up to 20 to 22 years of age (Biehal & Wade, 1996;Hiles, Moss, Wright, & Dallos, 2013;Höjer & Sjöblom, 2010, 2014Katz & Courtney, 2015;McMahon & Fields, 2015;Singer & Cosner Berzin, 2015;Singer, Cosner Berzin, & Hokanson, 2013;Stein & Dumaret, 2011;Wade, 2008). Follow-up studies of children with experiences of out-of-home care are very rare beyond the age of 25, especially concerning the adult children's relationship to their parents.…”

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Relationship to parents in adulthood with a background of out‐of‐home care in childhood

Andersson

2018

Child & Family Social Work

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The longitudinal study started with children aged up to 4 who had been taken into care because of unacceptable living conditions and deficient parental care. After their initial stay in a children's home, the 26 children in the research group went on to have diverse placement histories throughout their childhood (up to age 18). The children have been divided into 4 subgroups in accordance with the length of time they lived with 1 of their parents or with foster parents. Relationships were 1 of the themes in the primary study as well as in all 8 rounds of follow‐up. This article is based on the 2 most recent rounds when the children had reached the ages of 25 to 30 and 35 to 39. A few of the interviewees talked about a close relationship to 1 of their parents, some had occasional contact, and many more had no contact at all, felt abandoned, or had decided to keep their parent(s) at a distance, not least out of consideration for their own children. The interviews showed that their adult relationship to and/or feelings for parents were still problematic and negatively affected their own well‐being, even if their parent(s) had died.

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Relationship to parents in adulthood with a background of out‐of‐home care in childhood

Andersson

2018

Child & Family Social Work

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“…This speaks to the importance of the adult teaching independent living skills. Previous research has found that over a quarter of youth emancipating from child welfare expressed that their independent living needs were not met (Katz and Courtney 2015). Quality independent living programs should take into consideration that youth who are emancipating will be facing challenges that they may not have considered or be aware of (i.e., finances, social support, overall independence).…”

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Psychological Well-Being, Risk, and Resilience of Youth in Out-Of-Home Care and Former Foster Youth

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Fedina

Lee

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Journ Child Adol Trauma

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This study assesses psychological well-being, risk, and resilience of youth currently in-care and former foster youth and how preparation for independent living affects these factors. Findings suggest significant psychosocial distress for former foster youth. Youth currently in-care fared better but demonstrated high scores on measures suggesting risk and potential for future mental health challenges. For former foster youth, independent living preparation positively impacted well-being. The more preparation for independence a youth received, the lower the psychological challenges. Findings suggest the need for mental health support for transitioning youth as well as preparation for independent living as a way to improve the wellbeing of former foster youth. Keywords Foster care • Mental health older youth in foster care • Child welfare • Risk and older youth child welfare

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“…Collins, Spencer, et al, 2017), fewer reports of unmet needs in areas such as employment and housing (e.g. Katz & Courtney, 2015), and increased motivation to pursue post-secondary education (Neal, 2017). To address these concerns, numerous programs and interventions have been enacted on state and federal levels (Stott, 2013).…”

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Motivational interviewing: An approach to support youth aging out of foster care

Richmond

Borden

2020

Journal of Social Work

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Summary With thousands of youth aging out of foster care each year, caseworkers must provide various types of support and assistance to help these youth successfully transition to independent living. Collaboratively, youth and caseworkers work to create a transition care plan to develop attainable goals that enhance success across multiple domains (e.g. education, employment, etc.). Some youth struggle with meeting their goals as stated in their transition care plans. Motivational interviewing is an approach that can help elicit motivation and reinforce characteristics, such as self-efficacy, that may help youth thrive. Findings This article outlines key research on how motivational interviewing is an approach that strengthens positive youth development and can improve youth’s engagement in skills, resources, and services as they age out of foster care. Data support the use of motivational interviewing with youth to improve their motivation as well as outcomes. Applications Caseworkers can apply motivational interviewing to all of their work with youth and their families in foster care. Motivational interviewing might be especially effective with case plans in order to create goals that resonate better with youth.

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Evaluating the self-expressed unmet needs of emancipated foster youth over time

Cited by 20 publications

References 14 publications

Relationship to parents in adulthood with a background of out‐of‐home care in childhood

Relationship to parents in adulthood with a background of out‐of‐home care in childhood

Psychological Well-Being, Risk, and Resilience of Youth in Out-Of-Home Care and Former Foster Youth

Motivational interviewing: An approach to support youth aging out of foster care

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