Fostering educational success of children and youth in care: Perspectives of youth with experience living in care

被引:23
作者
Rutman, Deborah [1 ,2 ]
Hubberstey, Carol [2 ]
机构
[1] Univ Victoria, Sch Social Work, Victoria, BC V8W 2Y2, Canada
[2] Nom Bene Consulting Grp, Victoria, BC V8R 1P8, Canada
关键词
Children in care; youth in care; foster care; barriers to high school completion; education outcomes for youth in care; promising approaches for youth in care; YOUNG-PEOPLE; SUPPORTS;
D O I
10.1016/j.childyouth.2018.10.022
中图分类号
D669 [社会生活与社会问题]; C913 [社会生活与社会问题];
学科分类号
1204 ;
摘要
Numerous studies have documented that youth in foster care are at a significant disadvantage in terms of high school completion. Nevertheless, few Canadian studies have explored issues from the perspective of youth in care themselves. To address this knowledge gap, this study involved a comprehensive literature review, an environmental scan, and interviews with 20 former youth in care focusing on what helps and hinders youth in care to graduate from high school. As means to highlight the voices of youth in care, this article focuses on findings from the study's interviews with former youth in care. Findings offered strong evidence regarding the value of school as a normative experience providing normalcy and predictability. Findings also highlighted the importance of a relationship-based approach, including someone who tracks and supports attendance; stability in schools, placements and community; wrap-around model; and extracurricular programs.
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页码:257 / 264
页数:8
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