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Extending transitional services to former foster children.

Ben Kerman1, Richard P Barth, Judy Wildfire

  • 1Research and Evaluation Department, Casey Family Services, New Haven, CT, USA.

Child Welfare
|June 19, 2004
PubMed
Summary

Extended support services for former long-term foster youth are associated with better adult outcomes. While many young adults utilized these resources for education and housing, costs generally decreased with age.

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Area of Science:

  • Social Sciences
  • Economics
  • Public Policy

Background:

  • Former long-term foster youth face significant transitional challenges into adulthood.
  • Understanding the financial investments in supporting these young adults is crucial for policy and practice.
  • Extended support services aim to mitigate risks associated with aging out of the foster care system.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To detail the expenditures of a private agency providing transitional support to former long-term foster youth.
  • To analyze the relationship between the financial support provided and the adult outcomes of these young adults.

Main Methods:

  • The study tracked expenses incurred by a private agency for former foster youth.
  • Data collection focused on the types of support utilized (e.g., higher education, housing) and associated costs.
  • Adult outcomes were assessed at follow-up for participants who received extended supports.

Main Results:

  • 41% of young adults incurred expenses after age 19.
  • Major expense categories included higher education (two-thirds of users) and continued housing support.
  • Median expenses remained stable or declined between ages 19-21, with most costs decreasing after age 22.

Conclusions:

  • Young adults receiving extended support services generally demonstrated improved adult outcomes.
  • The utilization and cost of services varied, with some vulnerable youth requiring extensive and costly interventions.
  • Findings highlight the potential benefits of targeted financial support during the transition from foster care to adulthood.

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