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Financial therapy in foster care |
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| Authors: | Thomas E. Smith Thallia Malespin Kristin V. Richards Victoria M. Shelton |
| Affiliation: | 1. College of Social Work, Florida State University, Tallahassee, Florida, USA;2. School of Social Work, Jackson State University, Jackson, Mississippi;3. Financial Therapy Center, Tallahassee, Florida |
| Abstract: | The introduction of prevention-oriented financial therapy in foster care is presented. Consideration of emotional demands in financial literacy and therapy is examined and remedies provided that address them. Revisions to the five-step model of financial therapy are considered in terms of the needs of foster care client populations. A pared down prevention model provides aging out foster children with a means of successfully navigating lifestyle challenges. The need to empirically evaluate the prevention model is advised to demonstrate its value with this population. |
| Keywords: | Aging out financial therapy foster care prevention |