A Phenomenological Study of the Independent Living Experience for Youths Aging out of the Foster Care System

2020 ◽  
Vol 31 (1) ◽  
pp. 65-80
Author(s):  
Hyeji Park ◽  
Jeonghwa Lee
Keyword(s):  
Foster Care ◽  
Independent Living ◽  
Phenomenological Study ◽  
Aging Out ◽  
Foster Care System ◽  
Care System

Rose's Thorn

2021 ◽  
pp. 316-329
Author(s):  
Regina Gavin Williams
Keyword(s):  
Foster Care ◽  
Support Networks ◽  
Aging Out ◽  
Public High School ◽  
Foster Care System ◽  
Post Secondary ◽  
Self Sufficiency ◽  
Daunting Task ◽  
Care System

This case study examines the life of Rose, a 17-year-old junior attending a public high school in a southeastern city. In the state where Rose resides, the year of “aging-out” of the foster care system is 18-years-old. With the age of 18 being such a pivotal year, Rose must not only think about her potential post-secondary options, but her ability to achieve adult self-sufficiency at such a young age as well. With no supports, this proves to be a daunting task for Rose. It becomes Rose's thorn. This chapter will explore the career and college readiness self-efficacy of Rose as she navigates her post-secondary options, builds her support networks, and discovers resources for adolescents aging out of the foster care system via her work with Dr. Williams, creator and counselor of the Students That Are Reaching Success (S.T.A.R.S.) program. Results from Rose's participation in the program will be shared and implications for counselors working with adolescents aging out of the foster care system will be reviewed.

Foster Care Chronicles: Use of the Arts for Teens Aging Out of the Foster Care System

2015 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 18-33 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maura Busch Nsonwu ◽  
Susan Dennison ◽  
Jennifer Long
Keyword(s):  
Foster Care ◽  
Aging Out ◽  
Foster Care System ◽  
The Arts ◽  
Care System

Rose's Thorn

2020 ◽  
pp. 89-106
Author(s):  
Regina Gavin Williams
Keyword(s):  
Foster Care ◽  
Support Networks ◽  
Aging Out ◽  
Public High School ◽  
Foster Care System ◽  
Post Secondary ◽  
Self Sufficiency ◽  
Daunting Task ◽  
Care System

This case study examines the life of Rose, a 17-year-old junior attending a public high school in a southeastern city. In the state where Rose resides, the year of “aging-out” of the foster care system is 18-years-old. With the age of 18 being such a pivotal year, Rose must not only think about her potential post-secondary options, but her ability to achieve adult self-sufficiency at such a young age as well. With no supports, this proves to be a daunting task for Rose. It becomes Rose's thorn. This chapter will explore the career and college readiness self-efficacy of Rose as she navigates her post-secondary options, builds her support networks, and discovers resources for adolescents aging out of the foster care system via her work with Dr. Williams, creator and counselor of the Students That Are Reaching Success (S.T.A.R.S.) program. Results from Rose's participation in the program will be shared and implications for counselors working with adolescents aging out of the foster care system will be reviewed.

Transitions of Youth in Foster Care

2014 ◽  
Author(s):  
Joe M. Schriver
Keyword(s):  
Young Adults ◽  
Foster Care ◽  
Independent Living ◽  
Aging Out ◽  
Foster Care Youth ◽  
Foster Care System ◽  
Multiple Risks ◽  
Youth And Young Adults ◽  
Research Findings ◽  
Policies And Programs

This entry focuses on the transition to independent living process required of youth and young adults who are “aging out” of the foster care system. It addresses the multiple risks and challenges faced by young people who are aging out of care and those of young adults who have “aged out.” This entry addresses existing policies and programs intended to assist youth who are transitioning from care. Current research findings about the experience of these youth over time both prior to and after exiting foster care are presented. Finally, the unique risks and challenges faced by as well as existing resources for LGBTQ youth who are in the process of or who have aged out are presented as an exemplar of unique needs and experiences of youth from vulnerable populations. Attention is also given to the strengths and resiliency of many former foster care youth who successfully make the transition from foster care to independent living.

Foster Children and Deviance Risks After Emancipation

2021 ◽  
pp. 214-225
Author(s):  
Gianna M. Strube
Keyword(s):  
At Risk ◽  
Foster Care ◽  
Foster Children ◽  
Deviant Behavior ◽  
Legal Protection ◽  
Aging Out ◽  
Research Methodologies ◽  
Foster Care System ◽  
The Subject ◽  
Care System

The subject of this chapter is how foster children may become at risk of displaying deviant behavior after emancipation from care. The chapter argues that there is a special need to provide for young people's legal protection and care after emancipation. The chapter then highlights the issues surrounding of foster children being abused and neglected, aging out of the system, and the programs offered as they overcome certain measures during their adolescent years. This research advocates for foster children in this category and outlines how their deviant behavior is perceived and defined and asks if this perception is just a stereotype. The research methodologies included interviews from those involved in the foster care system, in addition to literature and research from professional foster agencies.

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