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Access to Higher Education: Supports for Homeless and Foster Youth
By Rachelle Robins, Reprinted from the American Youth Policy Forum Young people experiencing homelessness and those in the child welfare system face unique challenges when it comes to education, including post-secondary education. The National Working Group on Foster Care and Education found that over 70 percent of foster youth want to obtain a college degree, […]
Haines: Mentoring vital to bridging relationship gap for youth in foster care
By Christina Haines, Reprinted from the Boston Herald As adults, we have autonomy in our relationships. Youth in foster care have much less control over theirs. Many of their relationships with adults — biological family, foster caregivers, teachers, social workers, and other professionals — are directed by policies and laws that determine their parameters. It’s […]
Children’s Bureau Advises Agencies to Provide Supportive Care for LGBTQ Youth
Reprinted from the Annie E. Casey Foundation The U.S. Children’s Bureau affirmed its support for LGBTQ and gender nonconforming children and youth, especially those in foster care, in a March 2022 information memorandum to the nation’s child welfare agencies. The Children’s Bureau advises state, tribal and territorial agencies receiving federal funds to ensure that their […]
Support can support the mental health of young people with a history of out-of-home care.
Evans, R., Katz, C. C., Fulginiti, A., & Taussig, H. (2022). Sources and types of social supports and their association with mental health symptoms and life satisfaction among young adults with a history of out-of-home care. Children, 9(4), 520. https://doi.org/10.3390/children9040520 Summarized by Ariel Ervin Notes of Interest: Young adults with a history of out-of-home care […]
Mentoring youth in foster care: The impact relationship histories has on the youth trauma symptoms & mental health outcomes
Weiler, L. M., Lee, S.-K., Zhang, J., Ausherbauer, K., Schwartz, S. E. O., Kanchewa, S. S., & Taussig, H. N. (2021). Mentoring Children in Foster Care: Examining Relationship Histories as Moderators of Intervention Impact on Children’s Mental Health and Trauma Symptoms. American Journal of Community Psychology. https://doi.org/10.1002/ajcp.12549 Summarized by Ariel Ervin Notes of Interest: Although caring relationships with […]
When Change is the Constant: Mentoring Youth in Foster Care
By Christina Haines, Reprinted from the National Mentoring Resource Center For youth in foster care, change is a constant. Each time a youth is moved, they can expect some or all of the pillars of their life will have to change, like relationships, schools, providers, neighborhoods, and friends. Each move causes trauma. Youth experience more […]
Five important takeaways from a new meta-analysis
Poon, C. Y. S., Christensen, K. M., & Rhodes, J. E. (2021). A Meta-analysis of the Effects of Mentoring on Youth in Foster Care. Journal of Youth and Adolescence. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10964-021-01472-6 By Jean Rhodes, Cyanea Poon, and Kirsten Christensen Introduction Research suggests that mentoring programs may promote a range of positive outcomes in youth populations. Less is known, […]
Five Ways Child Welfare Agencies Can Empower Young People
Reprinted from The Annie E. Casey Foundation Young people with foster care experience know best what they need to heal, grow and thrive. As a result, it’s critical for child welfare leaders to enlist youth as integral partners in addressing their needs and planning for their future. Staff from the Annie E. Casey Foundation’s Jim […]
[Webinar] Breaking Through Barriers: Elevating the Voices of Young People
Date: Wednesday, December 2, 2020, 6:00pm – 7:30pm ET On December 2nd, the American Youth Policy Forum’s (AYPF) is going to host a webinar that will feature the stories and talents of system-involved youth. Attendees will have an opportunity to watch performances of young artists; enjoy a special guest appearance; and participate in a […]
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