Transition Age Youth

The universal challenges of youth transition to adulthood can pose disproportionate risks to youth in the child welfare system. This research explores the impact of extended care, independent living and life skills programs, and more.

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Foster Youth, Caseworkers Diverge in Views of Youths’ Preparedness for College
This memo adds to the growing literature on the transition to college for young people in foster care, focusing specifically on issues of preparedness to enter...
2019

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Families Experiencing Adversity Prior to COVID-19 Pandemic Better Able to Cope with Stressors
Study examines how families that had different experiences of risk and resilience have endured the pandemic.
2022
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Challenges in Rigorously Evaluating College Success Programs for Students Who Experienced Foster Care
This paper describes a formative evaluation of one college success program to assess its readiness for future rigorous evaluation.
2020