Chafee Educational and Training Voucher Programs: System Coordination in Rural New England |
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Authors: | Melissa Wells Sharyn Zunz |
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Affiliation: | (1) Department of Social Work, University of New Hampshire, 239 Pettee Hall, Durham, NH 03824, USA;(2) Department of Social Work, University of New Hampshire, 241 Pettee Hall, Durham, NH 03824, USA |
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Abstract: | This paper explores service providers’ perspectives on a series of issues associated with systemic coordination in the implementation of the Chafee Educational and Training Voucher (ETV) Program in three relatively rural states. Findings derived from mail surveys (N = 105) and in-depth interviews (N = 17) with child welfare and educational service providers highlight challenges and innovations related to working with Chafee ETV eligible youth. Findings suggest that raising awareness of the Chafee ETV program’s provisions, improving access to concrete services, and facilitating collaboration among service providers may aid the transition to post secondary education for youth in out-of-home care. |
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Keywords: | Foster care Higher education Child welfare Chafee Vocational training |
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