The transition to adult life of looked-after young people depends on a combination and
interaction of multiple contributing factors such as past experiences, challenges faced by the …

Abstract Evidence from American and Canadian studies over the last three decades
demonstrates that youth exiting foster care are at a much higher risk to face a multiplicity of …

Recently there has been a fundamental shift toward greater federal responsibility for
supporting foster youth during the transition to adulthood. The Fostering Connections to …

Foster care alumni experience a number of challenges related to accessing and completing
postsecondary education, however little is known about the programs that currently exist in …

Experiences and Outcomes of Foster Care Alumni in Postsecondary Education: A Review of the
Literature Jennifer M. Geiger & S Page 1 Experiences and Outcomes of Foster Care Alumni in …

Youth aging out the child welfare system are being transitioned out of the child welfare
system with few interventions in place to support their move to independence. In developed …

Youth formerly in foster care (YFFC) are one of the most underserved student populations in
higher education, yet they remain on the peripheries of national student success discourse …

Recent federal laws and state policies reflect the government's investment in improving
education and employment outcomes for youth with foster care histories. However, little …

Challenges in the Transition to Higher Education for Foster Care Youth - Piel - 2018 - New
Directions for Community Colleges - Wiley Online Library Skip to Article Content Skip to Article …

Many foster youth do not exit care for a permanency option and remain in foster care until
they age out or are emancipated. Research findings have described the alarming …