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Aftercare services.

J Irvine1

  • 1Arizona Department of Economic Security, Administration for Children, Youth, and Families, Phoenix.

Child Welfare
|November 1, 1988
PubMed
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Youth transitioning from foster care need aftercare services. A pilot project demonstrates effective support for independent living, enhancing successful transitions.

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Area of Science:

  • Social Work
  • Child Welfare
  • Developmental Psychology

Background:

  • Youth transitioning from foster care to independent living face significant challenges.
  • A lack of comprehensive postplacement support services can lead to negative outcomes.
  • Effective aftercare is crucial for successful integration into adulthood.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the critical need for postplacement services for youth leaving care.
  • To introduce and evaluate a statewide pilot project addressing this need.
  • To advocate for the expansion of aftercare support systems.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing literature on youth transitioning from foster care.
  • Description of the implementation and structure of a statewide pilot aftercare program.

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  • Qualitative and quantitative assessment of the pilot project's impact.

    • Main Results:

    • The pilot project is actively meeting the need for aftercare services.
    • Early data suggests positive impacts on youth's independent living skills and well-being.
    • The project serves as a model for other states.

    Conclusions:

    • Postplacement aftercare services are essential for vulnerable youth.
    • Statewide pilot projects can effectively address gaps in support systems.
    • Continued investment in aftercare is recommended for improved youth outcomes.