The unique impact of out-of-home placement and the mediating effects of child maltreatment and homelessness on early school success

Fantuzzo, John W.; Perlman, Staci

doi:10.1016/j.childyouth.2006.11.003

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“…For example, some research indicates that homeless youth experience high rates of suspensions, missed school days, and absenteeism, but others studies have found that the rates of these problems are comparable to those found among low-income youth [45][46][47][48]. As such, some researchers contend that poverty, and not homelessness, account for the pattern of academic problems observed.…”

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The Mental and Physical Health of Homeless Youth: A Literature Review

Edidin

Ganim

Hunter

et al. 2011

Child Psychiatry Hum Dev

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Youth homelessness is a growing concern in the United States. Despite difficulties studying this population due to inconsistent definitions of what it means to be a youth and homeless, the current body of research indicates that abuse, family breakdown, and disruptive family relationships are common contributing factors to youth homelessness. Moreover, the experience of homelessness appears to have numerous adverse implications and to affect neurocognitive development and academics, as well as mental and physical health. Substance use, sexually transmitted infections, and psychiatric disorders are particularly prevalent in this population. Whereas some of these problems may be short-lived, the chronic stress and deprivation associated with homelessness may have long-term effects on development and functioning. Further, difficulties accessing adequate and developmentally-appropriate health care contribute to more serious health concerns. Suggestions for future research and interventions are discussed.

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Section: Academic Achievementmentioning

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The Mental and Physical Health of Homeless Youth: A Literature Review

Edidin

Ganim

Hunter

et al. 2011

Child Psychiatry Hum Dev

351

322

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“…Children from homes that require CPS intervention, and especially OHP, can be expected (all else equal and on average) to perform less well in school, and previous research has shown that children experiencing OHP exhibit poorer school-related outcomes across a host of domains. [13][14][15][16][17] To the extent that these differences are related to measurable characteristics (eg, poverty status), we can adjust for them statistically. However, when comparing children in an OHP versus children in the general population, unmeasured differences are likely to bias estimates.…”

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Children’s Academic Achievement and Foster Care

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“…Elementary and secondary aged children with a history of homelessness have been found at increased risk of poor academic achievement, behavioral problems, and have lower rates of attendance than children who have not experienced homelessness (Fantuzzo and Perlman 2007;Masten et al 1997;2008;Rafferty et al 2004). Research also suggests that young children, prior to school age, may be even more vulnerable.…”

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Comprehensive Challenges for the Well Being of Young Children: A Population-based Study of Publicly Monitored Risks in a Large Urban Center

Rouse

Fantuzzo

LeBoeuf

2011

Child Youth Care Forum

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This population-based study investigated the unique and cumulative relations between risks that are monitored by public surveillance systems and academic and behavioral outcomes for an entire cohort of third graders in a large, urban public school system. Using integrated, administrative records from child welfare, public health, housing, and education for a population of over 10,000 students, this study documented the disproportionate prevalence of early risks that included low birth weight or preterm birth, inadequate prenatal care, teen mother, high lead exposure, low maternal education, child maltreatment, and homelessness. Multiple logistic regression analyses demonstrated that low maternal education (i.e., mothers without a high school degree) had the strongest association with third grade reading and math achievement, attendance, and school suspensions, controlling for child demographics, poverty, and all other risks. Classroom behavior was significantly influenced by familial and social risks (i.e., teen mother, low maternal education, homelessness, and maltreatment), but not biological risks (i.e., preterm or low birth weight and high lead). The cumulative number of risk experiences was significantly related to both academic and behavioral outcomes and was most strongly associated with school attendance problems. Implications of the study for national child welfare and educational policy are discussed.

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The unique impact of out-of-home placement and the mediating effects of child maltreatment and homelessness on early school success

Cited by 94 publications

References 29 publications

The Mental and Physical Health of Homeless Youth: A Literature Review

The Mental and Physical Health of Homeless Youth: A Literature Review

Children’s Academic Achievement and Foster Care

Comprehensive Challenges for the Well Being of Young Children: A Population-based Study of Publicly Monitored Risks in a Large Urban Center

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