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Transitioning Out of Foster Care: The First 12 Months

Rome, Sunny Harris, Raskin, Miriam·2019·Youth & Society

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Youth aging out of foster care are at particular risk for negative outcomes including school dropout, homelessness, poverty, unemployment, substance abuse, health and mental health problems, and victimization. Yet we know little about how, when, and why these youth find themselves on a downward trajectory. This qualitative, phenomenological study—conducted in partnership with four public child welfare agencies—examined the lived experience of 19 youth during their first year after exiting foster care. The authors used monthly, contemporaneous interviews to explore domains including housing, employment, education, and relationships with trusted adults. Although outcomes in employment were poorest, participants’ experience in all domains was characterized by frequent changes and instability. Adverse events began immediately and many youth were unsure how to navigate the system to get help. Yet youth who were successful in one domain were more likely to be successful in others. Risk factors included having four or more foster care placements, being on probation, accumulating fines, and losing government assistance. Protective factors included living with an adult who shares the rent and maintains a positive, consistent presence; being a full-time student; receiving educational and housing subsidies; having reliable means of transportation and communication; and maintaining the same job throughout the transitional year. Despite facing significant obstacles, the youth demonstrated…

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  • Events that negatively impacted youths' transition included unemployment, lack of health insurance and education, poor relationships, financial and legal issues, and feelings of disempowerment.

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Authors
Rome, S. H., & Raskin, M.
Affiliations
George Mason University (US)
Corresponding author
Rome, Sunny Harris
Venue
Youth & Society
Published
2017-02-01
Volume
51
Issue
4
Pages
529-547
ISSN
  • 0044-118X (ISSN-L)
  • 1552-8499
OpenAlex
W2591025400
Cited by
54
References
29
Citations by year
2026: 8 · 2025: 11 · 2024: 7 · 2023: 6 · 2022: 10 · 2021: 5 · 2020: 4 · 2018: 3
FWCI
4.39
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
Youth & Society (publishedVersion)
Topics
  • Social Sciences › Safety Research › Child Welfare and Adoption
  • Health Sciences › Health Professions › General Health Professions › Homelessness and Social Issues
  • Social Sciences › Sociology and Political Science › Youth Education and Societal Dynamics
Keywords
foster care, aging out of foster care, coming of age, youth outcomes, homelessness, employment, housing, protective factors, risk factors, resilience, child welfare services, probation, foster care placement, lived experience

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