Fostering Youth Transitions: Using Data to Drive Policy and Practice Decisions

Type
Brief
Year published
2018
Accession number

25654

Title

Fostering Youth Transitions: Using Data to Drive Policy and Practice Decisions

Series

Jim Casey Youth Opportunities Initiative

Organization

Annie E. Casey Foundation

Abstract

This report from the Annie E. Casey Foundation draws on national and state-level data to illustrate the challenges of young people who are in the foster care system. Data indicate that half of older teens age out without reuniting or connecting with family, one-third move from home to foster care multiple times, half have multiple placements, one-third stay in group homes or institutions, and less than a quarter receive adequate transition services. This report is designed to show state policymakers and other key stakeholders the need for better policies and practices to help improve outcomes for young people in foster care.

Availability details

Available free of charge on the Annie E. Casey Foundation website at: https://www.aecf.org/resources/fostering-youth-transitions

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