Indigenous Youth Leaving Care in Canada

Fast, Elizabeth; Allouche, Zeina; Gagne, Marie-Eve Drouin; Boldo, Vicky

doi:10.1093/oso/9780190630485.003.0013

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“…Conversely, it appears that the active involvement of Indigenous services (ACCOs), Elders and mentors in relational-based service provision is far more likely to result in culturally safe services that advance Indigenous youths’ positive transitions. This strategy is commensurate with recommendations from a number of international studies (Atwool, 2016; Cleaver, 2016; Fast et al , 2019) that Indigenous organisations are far more likely to offer culturally appropriate services that advance positive connections with community and identity. Indeed, a key recommendation of our study is that all jurisdictions allocate proportionate funding to ACCOs to support Indigenous children’s connection to family, culture and community, that they have a pivotal role in the preparation of effective cultural plans while in OOHC and have the capacity to provide a strong foundation for reunification when they transition from care that enables them to benefit from family and community support.…”

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“…International research in jurisdictions, such as New Zealand (Cleaver, 2016; Atwool, 2016, 2020, the USA (Friesen et al , 2014) and Canada (Fast et al , 2019; Lalonde et al , 2020) identifies that First Nations children and youth are over-represented in OOHC systems, that their transition pathways may be problematic as evidenced by significant numbers experiencing homelessness or entering criminal justice systems, and that empowering them to reconnect with their cultural identity and community appears to be a vital factor enabling improved outcomes.…”

Section: Australian Transition From Care Numbers Policies and Outcomesmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Indigenous youth transitioning from out-of-home care in Australia: a study of key challenges and effective practice responses

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Standfield

Saunders

et al. 2021

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Purpose This paper aims to report on the findings of a qualitative study that explored the views of 53 service providers assisting Indigenous young people (known in Australia as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander youth) transitioning from out-of-home care (OOHC) in Australia. Design/methodology/approach A qualitative approach was adopted involving semi-structured interviews and focus groups with 53 representatives of state and territory government departments, non-government organisation service providers and Aboriginal community-controlled organisations (ACCOs) across Australia. The project was designed to gain the perspectives of those working within the system and their views on how it interacts with Indigenous care leavers. Interview questions aimed to ascertain the strengths and weaknesses of the leaving care support systems available to this cohort, as well as the key challenges facing service providers in supporting them. Finally, the study aimed to make recommendations for policy development in this area and identify potential best practice service responses. Findings The study found that the OOHC service systems continue to fail Indigenous care leavers, their families and communities. Study findings revealed that Indigenous care-leavers face substantial challenges and that the support systems for those leaving OOHC are often culturally insensitive and ineffective. Many Indigenous OOHC leavers lacked the supports they needed to develop safe and ongoing relationships with their traditional Country, family and communities. To promote more positive transitions and outcomes, effective practice responses were identified, including culturally safe programmes and proportional funding for ACCOs to advance greater self-determination. Originality/value This research is the first national study in Australia to examine the specific transition from care pathways and experiences of Indigenous young people. The findings add to the limited existing knowledge on Indigenous care leavers globally and should inform practice and policy innovations with this cohort in Australia and beyond.

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Section: Discussionsupporting

confidence: 55%

Section: Australian Transition From Care Numbers Policies and Outcomesmentioning

confidence: 99%

Indigenous youth transitioning from out-of-home care in Australia: a study of key challenges and effective practice responses

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Saunders

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The Housing Pathways and Experiences of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Youth as They Transition from out of Home Care in Victoria and Western Australia

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Chavulak

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Int. Journal on Child Malt.

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Impacts of policy changes on Care-Leaving Workers in a time of coronavirus: Comparative analysis of discretion and constraints

Collins

Augsberger

2020

Journal of Comparative Policy Analysis: Research and Practice

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This policy analysis examines the impact of COVID-19 policy guidance on the role of workers who provide outreach to transition-age care leavers. The comparison focuses on four countries (US, England, Canada, Australia) and addresses the question: How do policy changes impact street-level bureaucracy (SLB) discretion, activities, resources, and constraints? A review of policy guidance identifies similar actions across the four countries focused on: public health measures, extension and flexibility of services, prioritization of cases, and enhanced use of technology. Extension and flexibility of services were particularly noted. Cautions about the temporary nature of these changes are identified.Note: In the interests of space, street-level theory and the pandemic context underpinning the articles for this Special Issue are discussed in detail in the Introduction to the Issue.

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Indigenous Youth Leaving Care in Canada

Cited by 5 publications

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Indigenous youth transitioning from out-of-home care in Australia: a study of key challenges and effective practice responses

Indigenous youth transitioning from out-of-home care in Australia: a study of key challenges and effective practice responses

The Housing Pathways and Experiences of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Youth as They Transition from out of Home Care in Victoria and Western Australia

Impacts of policy changes on Care-Leaving Workers in a time of coronavirus: Comparative analysis of discretion and constraints

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