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Adaptive responsivity: a Youth-Driven Model for Thriving in Foster Care
Corey Shdaimah1, Lucy Zhao1,2
1University of Maryland School of Social Work, 525 W. Redwood Street, 21201 Baltimore, MD USA.
Child & Adolescent Social Work Journal : C & A
|August 15, 2022
Summary
Youth in foster care build resilience and achieve positive outcomes by forming supportive relationships and advocating for themselves. Adaptive responsivity from child welfare systems is key to helping these young people thrive.
Area of Science:
- Child and Adolescent Psychology
- Social Work
- Public Policy
Background:
- Limited research exists on resilience mechanisms for youth in foster care.
- Understanding factors promoting positive outcomes for this population is crucial.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore facilitators of court engagement among young adults exiting foster care.
- To identify strategies that support youth resilience and positive development within the child welfare system.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative interview study with 15 young adults exiting foster care in Maryland.
- Analysis focused on understanding youth experiences and engagement with the court system.
Main Results:
- Youth engaged with courts by building stable relationships with supportive adults.
- Youth advocated for themselves by demanding respectful communication from professionals.
- Developmental and circumstantial changes influenced youth needs and voices, creating system tensions.
Conclusions:
- The theory of adaptive responsivity suggests child welfare stakeholders must adjust to youth's changing needs.
- Effective support involves providing age-appropriate information, decision-making power, and opportunities for systemic input.
- Implementing adaptive responsivity can help youth in foster care navigate challenges and achieve positive outcomes.
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