HELSINKI JOURNAL OF SOCIAL SCIENCES AND HUMANITIES (HJSSH)
AFTER FOSTER CARE: TRANSITION TO ADULTHOOD AND INDEPENDENT LIVING
E-ISSN: 7764-9221
P-ISSN: 3442-3567
DOI: https://iigdpublishers.com/article/1422
This was a qualitative, phenomenological study focused on ways the transitional experience could be improved for youth (in and aged out of foster care) upon turning 18. Research has indicated that individuals tend to build the needed skills for independence during their 20s, while teens in foster care are put out on their own with little support as soon as they turn 18, which is referred to as aging out. Recent policies have implemented transitional service support for young adults coming out of foster care for this reason. However, little research has been focused on exploring the experience of these young adults regarding the support needed and the available transitional services. The findings of this study will inform ways the transitional experience could be improved for youth.
Felicia Elise Ward, Chester Robinson & Lavelle Hendricks
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