Smoothing the transition to adulthood: Creating ongoing supportive relationships among foster youth |
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| Institution: | 1. Annie E. Casey Foundation, 127 Church Street, New Haven, CT 06510, United States;2. University of Chicago, School of Social Service Administration, 969 E. 60th Street, Chicago, IL 60637, United States;1. Department of Social Welfare, College of Social Science, Ewha Womans University, Seoul, Republic of Korea;2. Department of Social Welfare, College of Social Science, Graduate School, Ewha Womans University, Republic of Korea;3. National Child Welfare Workforce Institute, State University of New York, School of Social Welfare, USA;1. Silberman School of Social Work at Hunter College, CUNY, 2180 Third Ave., New York, NY 10035, United States;2. School of Social Service Administration, University of Chicago, 969 E. 60th St., Chicago, IL 60637, United States;1. Center for Fostering Success, Western Michigan University, 1903 W. Michigan Avenue, Kalamazoo, MI 49008-5354, United States;2. Center for Fostering Success, Western Michigan University, United States;3. Seita Scholars Program, Center for Fostering Success, Western Michigan University, United States;4. Training Specialist, Center for Fostering Success, Western Michigan University, United States |
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| Abstract: | This paper assesses the utility and effectiveness of a foster care model designed to improve youth transitions to adulthood. The model engages the youth's social network, helps youth to develop supportive, ongoing relationships with adults, and is heavily focused on youth empowerment. A three-year evaluation of 88 foster youth revealed that youth exposed to the model felt they had more power over their lives, had a wider variety of supportive adults in their lives, and could better regulate their emotions than those in a comparison group. |
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