The State of Evaluations of Campus-Based Support Programs Serving Foster Care Alumni in Higher Education

Authors

Schelbe, L., Day, A., Geiger, J.NM., Piel, M.H.

Type
Journal Article
Year published
2019
Journal
Child Welfare
Accession number

25846

Title

The State of Evaluations of Campus-Based Support Programs Serving Foster Care Alumni in Higher Education

Volume and issue

97, 2

Abstract

This journal article outlines a study that surveys the current state of campus-based support programs for students who are foster care alumni. It focuses on program evaluation strategies whereas previous research mostly studied educational outcomes. Of the 81 programs surveyed, only 37% had conducted a formal evaluation and only 9% used outside evaluators. The authors recommend creating a national network of researchers and practitioners who are committed to evaluating the effectiveness of these support programs for foster care youth.

Availability details

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