This report presents findings from the CalYOUTH Wave 3 Youth Survey. CalYOUTH (the California Youth Transitions to Adulthood Study) is an evaluation of the impact of the California Fostering Connections Act on outcomes during foster youth’s transition to adulthood. CalYOUTH includes collection and analysis of information from three sources: (1) transition-age youth, (2) child welfare workers, and (3) government program data.
Turning Point is a transitional living program that will provide housing for up to 18 months in addition to case management services during and after residency with the goal of productivity (which is defined as working on mental health, employment, and/or educational goals).
Aspiranet’s Transitional Aged Youth programs are a bridge between foster care and independence. We are dedicated to helping our youth develop necessary life skills, self-reliance, and confidence so they can achieve their goals for the future. We collaborate with a statewide network of partners to ensure that youth who are aging out of foster care are equipped to navigate the hurdles of…
This exploratory research was developed to help inform the conversation about foster youth success by assessing possible factors that helped former foster youth achieve an important benchmark: enrolling in college. (Master’s Thesis, University of California, Sacramento)
The purpose of this study is to determine the effectiveness of the Extended Foster Care (EFC) Program in meeting the needs of emancipating foster youth by assisting them in becoming self- sufficient prior to emancipating out of the foster care system. (California State University, San Bernardino)
This study explored the perceptions of former foster youth as a means to analyze the factors that contribute to the positive and negative outcomes of foster youth once aging out of the foster care system. (University of California, San Bernardino)
The project presented sought to find a possible correlation between participation in the Independent Living Program (ILP) while in foster care and overall success after emancipation from the foster care system. For the purpose of this study, the meaning of success is that the participant was able to sustain a life without being homeless whether attending college, obtaining employment, or…
This study describes a case study assessment of transitional living programs used by foster youth to determine effectiveness. It is clear from this study that transitional living programs best serve foster care youth by implementing a comprehensive Independent Living Skills program including job preparedness, financial literacy, and mentoring.
In this memo, we explore the use of and experiences with psychotropic medications over time for California foster youth transitioning to adulthood. We also examine how psychotropic drug use differs for youth who have different types of behavioral health problems. (Chapin Hall Issue Brief)
Acres of Hope is a residential ministry to homeless single mothers, and their young children. We are a forever family to foster youth who have aged out of the system. We help by giving housing, counseling, food, and transportation for up to two years.