This mixed method study explores the postsecondary experiences of foster alumni in a large
southwest urban area. The primary data sources were a survey and individual interviews …

The academic challenges foster youth encounter during their P-12 education have been
widely reported. Yet, despite these challenges, the majority of foster youth desire …

The purpose of this study is to evaluate core components of one college support program at
a midwest university from the perspective of student users who have aged out of foster care …

Abstract Education and Training Vouchers (ETVs) and campus support programs (CSPs)
are two interventions designed to support postsecondary education persistence for college …

The research on the challenges experienced by youth transitioning from foster care to
college has expanded exponentially over the last 10 years. More recently, the growth of …

This study articulates the iterative development of an intervention called Strengthening
Youth Networks and Coping (SYNC), which is designed to target coping self-efficacy and …

Little is known about evaluations of campus-based support programs for foster care alumni.
This national survey about campus-based support programs included 81 program directors …

Increased attention to former foster youth pursuing post-secondary education has resulted in
the creation of college campus based support programs to address their need. However …

Youth transitioning from foster care to adulthood are at higher risk for alcohol and substance
abuse disorders than general population youth. At the same time, these youths are often …

Foster youth who enroll in college face multiple barriers to college completion. They
experience mental health challenges at much higher rates than their peers. This article will …