Finding their way home: Factors associated with reunification for American Indian and White adults |
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| Institution: | 1. Department of Human Development and Family Science, Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University, United States;2. Department of Family Social Science, University of Minnesota, United States;3. First Nations Repatriation Institute, United States;1. Indiana University Northwest, School of Public and Environmental Affairs, 3400 Broadway, Gary, IN 46408, United States;2. Department of Public Administration, Korea University, 145 Anam-Ro, Seongbuk-Gu, Seoul 02841, Republic of Korea;1. Department for Management of Science and Technology Development, Ton Duc Thang University, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam;2. Faculty of Pharmacy, Ton Duc Thang University, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam;3. ASEAN Institute for Health Development, Mahidol University, Salaya, Phutthamonthon, Nakhon Pathom 73170, Thailand;4. Institute for Health and Society, Hanyang University, Seoul, Republic of Korea;1. RAND Corporation, 1200 South Hayes Street, Arlington, VA 22202, United States;2. RAND Corporation, 4570 Fifth Avenue, Suite 600, Pittsburgh, PA 15213, United States;1. School of Law, Handong Global University, Heunghaeeup, Pohang, Gyeongbuk 791-708, Republic of Korea;2. School of Counseling Psychology and Social Welfare, Handong Global University, Heunghaeeup, Pohang, Gyeongbuk 791-708, Republic of Korea;1. National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges, United States;2. Systems Change Solutions, Inc., Canada |
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| Abstract: | Although reunification studies are abundant, those inclusive of American Indians are limited. Literature findings have indicated that minority children and their families tend to experience poor outcomes in child welfare. This study fills the literature gap by exploring the factors that contribute to the probability of reunification for American Indian and White adults who were separated from their families of origin during childhood by foster care and/or adoption. The study was grounded in Patterson's Family Adjustment and Adaptation Response theory. Data from the Experiences of Adopted and Fostered Individuals Project was utilized to examine a sample (n = 295) of American Indian and White adults. Logistic regression analysis was used to explore the factors that contribute to the probability of reunification. Contrary to prior research, race was not a significant factor for reunification. Rather, the odds of reunification increased with age, having traveled through foster care, and having experienced poly-victimization in the foster and/or adoptive home and decreased for those living in poverty. |
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