作者
Heather L Storer, Susan E Barkan, Linnea L Stenhouse, Caroline Eichenlaub, Anastasia Mallillin, Kevin P Haggerty
发表日期
2014/7/1
期刊
Children and youth services review
卷号
42
页码范围
110-117
出版商
Pergamon
简介
Placement instability is an ongoing challenge for the 125,000 foster youth aged 14–18 that are living in foster care, with youth living in approximately 3 placements before aging out of the system. Despite the importance caring adult relationships can play in promoting positive youth development and resiliency, there has been limited inquiry into the characteristics of the foster youth and caregiver relationship. The goal of this paper is to provide a descriptive account of the foster youth and caregiver relationship, and explore what qualities and experiences foster youth desire from their caregivers. Qualitative data were gathered from 9 focus groups. Data were analyzed using thematic content analysis approaches. Foster youth, caregivers, and child welfare staff described relationships lacking in formative bonds and connection, where youth didn't “fit in”, and chaotic homes marked by reactivity and judgment …
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