Gender differences in perceptions of aftercare supports and services

Huscroft-D’Angelo, Jacqueline; Trout, Alexandra L.; Epstein, Michael H.; Duppong-Hurley, Kristin; Thompson, Ron

doi:10.1016/j.childyouth.2013.01.024

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“…Generally, there are no significant differences in the preparedness level between males and females. Most males felt they were prepared to deal with relationships but somehow not prepared for community involvement, while women feel more prepared about physical health but unprepared about independent living [39]. Preparedness for achieving higher education was rated the lowest [40].…”

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Mental Health Problems and Needs among Transitional-Age Youth in Indonesia

Kaligis

Ismail

Wiguna

et al. 2021

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“Transitional-age youth” describes those whose ages range from 16–24 years old. In this phase, the youth face new challenges and new experiences which may increase the risk for having mental health problems, yet not very many seek help from mental health professionals. In Indonesia, no data are available about mental health problems and the needs of transitional-age youth. This study explores common mental health problems experienced during this stage and assesses how they cope with problems and their expectations from health services. This was a cross-sectional study involving 393 Indonesians aged 16–24 years in May 2020. More than 90% of students had financial and academic difficulties and felt lonely. The most prevalent mental health problem among students was anxiety (95.4%). Most of the students, ranging from 90% to 96.4%, had positive coping strategies. However, around 50% of respondents reported self-harming and having suicidal thoughts. The results of subcategories analysis between ages and faculties were similar. Their most important expectations from mental health services included confidentiality (99.2%) and being welcoming and friendly (99.2%). In conclusion, this study highlighted the most common problems transitional-age youth experience in Indonesia. While some of them already knew how to deal with their problems, not all the participants had good coping mechanisms. Their healthcare expectations were also explored, thereby providing a useful background to revise and amend the current conditions.

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Mental Health Problems and Needs among Transitional-Age Youth in Indonesia

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Ismail

Wiguna

et al. 2021

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“…Participants ranked the importance of mental health supports more similar to service providers (Trout, Hoffman, Epstein et al. ; Tyler et al., ) than youth and parents (Huscroft‐D'Angelo et al., ; Trout, Hoffman & Epstein,; Trout, Hoffman, Huscroft‐D'Angelo et al., ) from previous studies. This finding may further indicate a need for increased education for parents specifically about the importance of mental health supports for their children after they depart residential treatment.…”

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“…Specific suggestions included the need for educational advocates ; connecting with the school prior to the student's return ; tutoring ; school meetings to address issues ; and individualizing the school curriculum to help students succeed. The importance of educational supports for youth returning from residential care has also been recommended by youth and families (Huscroft‐D'Angelo et al., ; Trout, Hoffman, Huscoft‐D'Angelo et al., ). More than one‐third of youth who depart residential care receive special education services either for a learning disability or for emotional and behavior disorder (Trout et al., ).…”

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“…Direct care staff and agency leaders also report that mental health supports are one of the most important areas of support (Trout, Hoffman, & Epstein et al., ; Tyler, Thompson, Trout, Lambert, & Synhorst, ). Youth (Huscroft‐D'Angelo, Trout, Epstein, Duppong‐Hurley, & Thompson, ) and parents (Trout, Hoffman, Huscroft‐D'Angelo et al., ) however, report mental health supports are the least important.…”

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Promoting Stability for Youth Returning from Residential Care: Attorney Perspectives

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Huscroft-D’Angelo

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Juvenile Family Court J

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Aftercare services have been suggested to improve reintegration for youth departing residential care programs. The purpose of this study was to collect views from legal professionals about the challenges youth and families face during reintegration and solutions to improve stability. Views were collected from 14 legal professionals (e.g., guardian ad litem, legal counsel) through a survey and 90‐minute nominal group technique focus group. Results indicated parent expectations about re‐entry and lack of services, supports and resources were challenges. Solutions suggested by participants included family, mental health and educational supports, and transition planning. Study limitations and future implications are discussed.

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“…This includes effective transition planning, identifying services or supports that will facilitate family cohesion, increasing family stability, addressing social, emotional, health, and academic domains, and preventing re-entry to care (Huscroft-D’Angelo et al, 2019; Pecora & English, 2016; Trout et al, 2012). While empirical literature exists examining the aftercare needs of other populations (e.g., children in residential care; Huscroft-D’Angelo et al, 2013; Ringle et al, 2012; Trout et al, 2010), little is known about strategies and supports that address the broad challenges faced by children in foster care and their families who will experience the transition to permanency placements. To change the trajectory of outcomes for this population, it is necessary to understand comprehensive needs and identify supports or services that foster a path towards success.…”

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Foster parent perspectives on necessary supports for youth and their families departing foster care

Huscroft-D’Angelo

Poling

Trout

2021

Journal of Social Work

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Summary More than 50% of children who depart foster care will experience a permanency placement after being involved in the child welfare system. The struggles faced by children and families during the transition into the home and community setting following foster care are well-known and often result in child welfare re-entry. Presently, little is known about preparation for permanency placements or appropriate supports to aide in this critical transition period. This includes understanding the perspectives of key stakeholders such as foster parents, who are essential to the transition. This descriptive study begins to address this need by examining the perspectives of foster parents (N = 60) on: (a) transition planning, (b) the importance of specific supports and services critical during to transition period, and (c) availability of supports during the transition period. Findings Results indicate that the most frequently addressed areas during transition planning process were family, medical/physical health, and education. Participants rated mental health and safety as the most important supports for youth. Most respondents indicated being unsure about the availability of nearly all supports. However, of those reported as available, safety and mental health supports were identified most often. Application Findings have practical application for service provision and transition planning for youth and their families departing foster care to permanency placements. Specifically, a continued focus on mental health and an increase in educational supports during the transition process. These are discussed in depth as well as implications for practice. Limitations and future research are also presented.

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Gender differences in perceptions of aftercare supports and services

Cited by 14 publications

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Mental Health Problems and Needs among Transitional-Age Youth in Indonesia

Mental Health Problems and Needs among Transitional-Age Youth in Indonesia

Promoting Stability for Youth Returning from Residential Care: Attorney Perspectives

Foster parent perspectives on necessary supports for youth and their families departing foster care

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