Supporting Young People Transitioning from Foster Care: Findings from a National Survey
Type
Year published
Accession number
25773
Title
Supporting Young People Transitioning from Foster Care: Findings from a National Survey
Organization
Child Trends
Abstract
Prepared for the Better Housing Coalition and Children’s Society of Virginia, this report from Child Trends focuses on older youth transitioning from foster care using federal outcome data and findings from a policy scan and national survey on services targeted to this population. The authors present the information in six key services areas: post-secondary education, employment/career development, financial capability, affordable housing, health/ mental health care, and permanent relationships with supportive adults. They offer the following recommendations based on the areas of strength for Virginia: keep monitoring data to inform decision making, build strong relationships across the state, and connect with similarly situated states. (author abstract modified)
Availability details
Available for free download on the Child Trends website at: https://www.childtrends.org/publications/supporting-young-people-transi…