Key Work
Key Work
Report
Foster Youth Motivated to Stay in Care Beyond Age 18 but Desire More Freedom
This report examines youth and caseworker attitudes about and knowledge of extended foster care in California.
Research
Study of Youth in California Foster Care at Age 17 Reveals Need for Ongoing Support
This study addresses whether extending foster care past age 18 in California influenced youths' outcomes during the transition to adulthood.
Report
Study of California Fostering Connections Act Finds Strengths and Weaknesses in Housing Opportunities
The Fostering Connections Act provides young people with a longer period of transition, including the opportunity to learn how to manage growing autonomy and...
Report
Early Implementation of Extended Foster Care Requires Engagement and Patience
The most important lesson other states might learn from California’s experience with extending foster care is that it requires considerable effort, time, and...