Fostering success: Understanding the experience of foster youth undergraduates |
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| Institution: | 1. Dept. of Nursing, College of Medicine, Inje University, School of Social Welfare, Yonsei University, South Korea;2. Industry Academy Cooperation Foundation, Inje University, South Korea;1. College of Social Work, University of Kentucky, United States;2. Kentucky United Methodist Home for Children and Youth, United States;1. Institute of Child Protection Studies, Australian Catholic University, Australia;2. School of Justice, Queensland University of Technology, Australia;3. School of Human Services and Social Work, Griffith University, Australia;1. University of Illinois at Chicago, United States;2. Arizona State University, United States |
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| Abstract: | Although foster youth aspire to complete college, studies suggest that less than 10% are successful in obtaining a bachelor's degree (McMillen, Auslander, Elze, White, & Thompson, 2003; Rios & Rocco, 2014; Wolanin, 2005). The low graduation rates suggest that these students face unique obstacles in attaining their educational goals. To date, there is little information about the particular challenges they face. To address this gap, this paper presents survey findings of undergraduates enrolled at a public university and engaged in a campus support program for foster care alumni. Results show that these students are hesitant to disclose their foster youth identity, need help securing stable housing and suffer from food insecurity. Campus support programs and services help students feel a sense of belonging and safety on campus. Findings can aid policy makers and student affairs staff in refining current support systems for foster youth to increase enrollment and rate of graduation. |
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