Perspectives: Former foster youth refining the definition of placement moves |
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| Affiliation: | 1. School of Social Work, California State University, Long Beach 1250 Bellflower Boulevard, Social Sciences/Public Administration Building (SSPA) 161, Long Beach, CA 90840-4602, United States;2. School of Social Work, California State University, Los Angeles, 5151 State University Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90032, United States;3. California Youth Connection, 1611 Telegraph Ave, Suite 1100, Oakland, CA 94612. United States;4. Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health, 5321 Via Marisol drive, Los Angeles, CA 90042, United States;5. My Friend''s Place, 5850 Hollywood Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90078, United States;1. Western University, Canada;2. Native Child and Family Services of Toronto, Canada;1. Center for Drug Use and HIV Research, Rory Meyers College of Nursing, New York University, New York, NY, United States;2. Coalition for Homeless Youth, New York, NY, United States;3. Independent Consultant, New York, NY, United States;4. Rory Meyers College of Nursing, New York University, New York, NY, United States;1. University of Washington School of Social Work, 4101 15th Ave NE, Seattle, WA 98105, United States;2. Wayne State University School of Social Work, 5447 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI 48202, United States;3. Spaulding for Children, 16250 Northland Dr Ste 120, Southfield, MI 48075, United States |
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| Abstract: | Research has demonstrated that children who experience numerous moves in foster care are more likely to exhibit behavioral problems and less likely to achieve reunification or permanency. However, current knowledge about how placement move transitions impact children is extremely limited.This study used qualitative methods to explore how former foster youth define a placement move. Results indicated that placement moves can be defined by: 1) Time and relationships; 2) Packing and leaving; 3) Loss of property; 4) Returning home; 5) Type of placement; and 6) Decision-making process. An alternative definition of a placement move is offered and implications for child welfare policy, research and practice are provided. |
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