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The Multisite Accelerated Permanency Project: permanency roundtables as a strategy to help older youth in foster care achieve legal permanency
- Authors:
- WHITE Catherine Roller, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Social Service Research, 41(3), 2015, pp.364-384.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
The Multisite Accelerated Permanency Project (MSAPP) implemented permanency roundtables (PRTs) to increase legal permanency rates for older youth in foster care. PRTs are structured meetings intended to expedite legal permanency (defined as adoption, guardianship, or reunification) for youth by involving experts from both inside and outside child welfare agencies in creative and concrete case planning. The target population of this study included older youth (median age = 17 years) who faced the most challenges in achieving legal permanency, most of whom had a case goal of another planned permanent living arrangement. In 2010, 726 youth participated in PRTs in 4 states through MSAPP. One year after the roundtables, 8.5% of the youth achieved legal permanency. Although the rate of achieving legal permanency was low, other benefits were realised through the process, including increased staff understanding of the importance of legal permanency and identification of strategies to address barriers to achieving legal permanency. Improving rates of achieving legal permanency for older youth in foster care in the future will require effective implementation and evaluation of innovative approaches, including thorough family finding; strategic use of concurrent planning, judicial reviews, and ancillary services; and greater alignment among practice, agencies, policy, and research. (Edited publisher abstract)
Turning points and resilience of academically successful foster youth
- Authors:
- HASS Michael, ALLEN Quaylan, AMOAH Michelle
- Journal article citation:
- Children and Youth Services Review, 44, 2014, pp.387-392.
- Publisher:
- Elsevier
In this study, 19 young adults who were removed from their biological parents as children were interviewed about turning points in their lives that led to them to complete a post-secondary educational program or achieve at least junior standing in a four-year institution. The results suggest that a sense of autonomy, social and instrumental support, and access to 'safe havens' interacted to facilitate turning-point events in their lives. (Publisher abstract)
Will Staying Put stay put?
- Author:
- CARSON Gordon
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 21.10.10, 2010, pp.16-17.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
The Staying Put pilot scheme gives young people in 11 areas of England the opportunity to remain in care and with foster carers until they turn 21. The interim evaluation found that most managers felt the scheme is beneficial to the lives of care leavers. However, there are worries that the scheme may not continue due to financial cuts.
Older youth leaving the foster care system: who, what, when, where, and why?
- Authors:
- McCOY Henrika, McMILLEN J. Curtis, SPINTZNAGEL Edward L.
- Journal article citation:
- Children and Youth Services Review, 30(7), July 2008, pp.735-745.
- Publisher:
- Elsevier
Little research has systematically examined the transition process out of the foster care system for older youth, especially in states where youth can stay past age 18. This study uses mixed-methods data from 404 youth from Missouri, interviewed nine times between ages 17 and 19 to explore five questions. Who exits before age 19 and who stays? When do they exit? Where do they go? What are the circumstances of their exits? Do they want to exit and if so, why? Youth, especially those with externalizing behaviour problems, left before they were required, often abruptly and dissatisfied with the foster care system. A large number of youth returned to their biological homes and those that remained in the system often lived in their own apartments. Efforts are needed to make remaining in care tolerable to youth who want to stay and transitioning out of care for those who want to leave a positive, thoughtful experience.
‘Actually there is a brain in there’: uncovering complexity in pathways through education for young adults who have been in care
- Authors:
- HANRAHAN Fidelma, BODDY Janet, OWEN Charlie
- Journal article citation:
- Children and Society, 34(1), 2020, pp.46-61.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
Internationally, research has highlighted disruption to the educational trajectories of young people in care, documenting concern about upheaval and poor educational outcomes. The paper presents findings from English data arising from qualitative longitudinal research with care experienced people (16–32 years) who were also in education, employment or training. The analysis extends understanding of the experiences of those who achieve educational ‘success’, including those who followed non‐linear trajectories. The need for a flexible education system, and leaving care entitlements, which take into account the disruption experienced by young people in care and the consequent possibility of delayed educational pathways, is discussed. (Edited publisher abstract)
Navigating family roles and relationships: system youth in the transition years
- Authors:
- LEE Bethany R., COLE Andrea R., MUNSON Michelle R.
- Journal article citation:
- Child and Family Social Work, 21(4), 2016, pp.442-451.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
During young adulthood, many transitions occur in family relationships. This paper explores family roles for young adults in the transition years who have been in the custody of the child welfare system and have mood challenges. The authors conducted in-depth qualitative interviews with 44 young adults in a Midwestern state. Through coding interview transcripts, the authors identified how these young people defined family and issues they were navigating in family relationships. These young people were commonly resolving family history issues especially related to ambiguous and actual losses, as well as the legacy of this history in their present-day family relationships. Professionals who intervene with this population should be prepared to help young people as they navigate these family transitions and change the future by rewriting family narratives. (Edited publisher abstract)
Perspectives on psychotropic medication treatment among young adults formerly served in public systems of care: a thematic and narrative analysis
- Authors:
- NARENDORF Sarah Carter, MUNSON Michelle R., FLOERSCH Jerry
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of the Society for Social Work and Research, 6(1), 2015, pp.121-143.
- Publisher:
- Society for Social Work and Research
This study examines the perspectives of psychotropic medications held by young adults with mood disorder diagnoses. The article presents an analysis of qualitative interviews with 52 young adults who had been involved with public systems of care during adolescence and had used psychotropic medications. The research involved a thematic analysis across cases, then a narrative analysis within selected cases. Two main themes emerged from the thematic analysis. First, young adults described the effects of the medications and how they thought the medications were working. They described the impact on their moods, thinking, bodies, and functioning, and the ways in which these effects related to their lives. Second, the process of taking medications emerged as an important aspect of the medication treatment experience, including the trial-and-error nature of treatment and interactions with psychiatrists. The narrative analysis within cases identified that some youth created a medication narrative composed of three elements: why medications were needed, what medications do, and participants' outlook on future medication use. These narratives are helpful in understanding prior patterns of service use and are instructive in framing young people's future intentions to use medications. Findings support the importance of eliciting the perspectives of young adults about their treatment and ensuring that services are designed and delivered in developmentally appropriate ways tailored to this group. (Edited publisher abstract)
Children and young people in care until age 26: a must for improved outcomes
- Author:
- DUNLOP Duncan
- Journal article citation:
- Scottish Journal of Residential Child Care, 12(3), 2014, pp.4-8.
- Publisher:
- Department of Social Work. University of Strathclyde.
Care Leavers have the worst outcomes in our society across most social well-being indicators. In this article Who Cares? Scotland puts forward their vision for looked after children in Scotland to continue to care for our Looked After population until they are 26. The campaign highlights the importance of stable loving relationships, which are available for as long as is necessary are the best support for enabling young people to thrive in adulthood. (Original abstract)
Northern Ireland care leavers aged 19: statistical bulletin 2011/12
- Author:
- NORTHERN IRELAND. Department of Health, Social Services and Public Safety
- Publisher:
- Northern Ireland. Department of Health, Social Services and Public Safety
- Publication year:
- 2013
- Pagination:
- 26
- Place of publication:
- Belfast
Annual statistical bulletin presenting survey findings of care leavers whose 19th birthday occurred during the year ending 31 March 2012. Figures are based on community information return OC3, which is collected from Health and Social Care Trusts in Northern Ireland. Analyses reported include: economic activity and contact rates by gender, dependants, disability, placement type and HSC Trusts. (Edited publisher abstract)
Guide for providers on personal planning: children and young people
- Author:
- CARE INSPECTORATE
- Publisher:
- Care Inspectorate
- Publication year:
- 2021
- Pagination:
- 31
- Place of publication:
- Dundee
The aim of this guide is to support staff in services to develop personal plans for children, young people and adults. There is a growing commitment to shift from input health and social care systems to a system that will focus on personal outcomes for people who experience care. This means services have to record and measure ‘what matters’ to a person in order to demonstrate how they are meeting their personal outcomes. The guide has been developed collaboratively by colleagues within the early learning and childcare, children and young people, and adults inspection teams. National policy, legislation, evidence-based practice and real-life examples of people experiencing care have underpinned the development of the guides. The guide covers: being included – based on assessment, user friendly design, and GIRFEC Wellbeing indicators; promoting positive outcomes – outcome focused, reviewing in collaboration, and accessibility and monitoring; learning for improvement – learning for improvement toolbox. The guide is for managers and their staff to help improve how personal planning is undertaken. It will help inspectors to evaluate personal plans in a more consistent way during scrutiny and improvement work. (Edited publisher abstract)