Former Foster System Youth: Perspectives on Transitional Supports and Programs

Armstrong-Heimsoth, Amy; Hahn-Floyd, Molly; Williamson, Heather J.; Yoo, Wonsuk; Jesús, Sue A. Rodríguez De

doi:10.1007/s11414-020-09693-6

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“…Independent living coordinators were able to provide transportation or to arrange for transportation for foster youth through the agency’s transportation aides (Massinga & Pecora, 2004). Armstrong-Heimsoth et al (2020) described how caseworkers could provide transportation to foster youth. ILCs also overcame transportation barriers to and from school, which were common (Day et al, 2012; Wells & Zunz, 2009).…”

Section: Discussion and Applications To Practicementioning

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Independent Living Coordinators’ Effects on Intangible Domains in an Independent Living Program

Nathans

Chaffers

2022

Research on Social Work Practice

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Purpose This study involved an evaluation of the role of the Independent Living Coordinator (ILC) in a. Email multi-domain Independent Living program (ILP). It focused on the intangible domains of health/mental health, support, and prevention. Method One hundred and nineteen ILP plans from 97 foster youth were coded to determine which goals were achieved for foster youth between the ages of 14 and 21. Quotations from case notes and IL plans were selected to illustrate the role of the ILC. Results Results demonstrated that ILCs were effective in achieving goals regarding mental health counseling and medication management and practical support for finances and transportation. ILCs struggled to promote peer support, romantic relationships, and use of birth control. Discussion ILCs play roles in supporting foster youths’ transition into adulthood. ILCs were successful based on the types of goals, their understanding of developmental needs, and access to resources. Future research should involve randomized control trial evaluations.

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Section: Discussion and Applications To Practicementioning

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Independent Living Coordinators’ Effects on Intangible Domains in an Independent Living Program

Nathans

Chaffers

2022

Research on Social Work Practice

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“…Foster youth typically experience a lack of choice in decisions about their lives (Armstrong-Heimsoth et al, 2020 ; Beal et al, 2019 ). Youth in care often experience rule-making as inconsistent, arbitrary, and not individualized (Rauktis, 2016).…”

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A Systematic Review of Internet Communication Technology Use by Youth in Foster Care

Sage

Jackson

2021

Child Adolesc Soc Work J

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This systematic narrative review of the literature reports on the experiences of foster youth regarding the use of Internet Communication Technologies (ICTs) such as social media, focusing only on studies that include youth voice. We searched seven databases for articles published internationally from 2010 to 2020 in which foster youth were interviewed regarding their beliefs about ICTs. Youth report benefits of ICTs including to their relationships and identity formation opportunities, and discuss risks of ICTs and how they manage them. ICTs may benefit positive youth development. Stakeholders may consider ways to assess and support healthy ICT use.

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“…All youth reported a need for person-centered services. Desired services included assistance with mental health resources, housing, education, transportation, food, finances, social skill building, and instrumental activities of daily living ( Armstrong-Heimsoth et al, 2020 ). This study, along with the literature review, indicates the need for robust, evidence-based service delivery.…”

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Toward a Defined Role for Occupational Therapy in Foster Care Transition Programming

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Williamson³

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The Open Journal of Occupational Therapy

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Youth who age out of the foster care system and transition to adulthood face challenges that are exacerbated by a history of trauma, severed relationships, and instability of living and educational placements. A review of the literature demonstrates poor outcomes overall for this population. Occupational therapists are positioned to meet the needs that arise during this time; however, a review of emerging roles for occupational therapists is necessary to describe how occupational therapists can best fulfill gaps in current programming. Through a review of the literature and a preliminary mixed-methods study, this paper establishes a direction for the inclusion of occupational therapy for youth aging out of foster care using the Person Environment Occupation Performance (PEOP) model as a structure. Federal, state, and local organizations provide resources to assist transitioning foster youth. However, there is a lack of collaborative, individualized, and evidence-based approaches reporting good outcomes. Specific occupational therapy interventions are suggested to delineate our role with this high-risk population during transition to independent living: both novel interventions and additions to current evidence-based programming. Comments

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Former Foster System Youth: Perspectives on Transitional Supports and Programs

Cited by 20 publications

References 22 publications

Independent Living Coordinators’ Effects on Intangible Domains in an Independent Living Program

Independent Living Coordinators’ Effects on Intangible Domains in an Independent Living Program

A Systematic Review of Internet Communication Technology Use by Youth in Foster Care

Toward a Defined Role for Occupational Therapy in Foster Care Transition Programming

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