Socio-educational innovation to support youth in foster care

The gender gap in educational expectations among youth in the foster care system

a r t i c l e i n f o Youth in the foster care system are at greater risk for a host of aversive outcomes including diminished educational performance and attainment. While these issues are well-documented, less is known about gender differences on academic outcomes for these students. Over the past three decades, women have overtaken men in college attendance and post-secondary degree attainme...

Maximizing educational achievement of youth in foster care and alumni: Factors associated with success

Available online 3 February 2012

The Educational Aspirations and Expectations of Youth in the Foster Care System

Despite an overall increase in college attendance, low-income youth and particularly those in the foster care system are less likely to attend college (Wolanin, 2005). Although youth in foster care report high educational aspirations, as little as 4% obtain a 4-year college degree (Nixon & Jones, 2007). The purpose of this study is to explore differences in educational aspirations and expectati...

Residential Education: An Emerging Resource for Improving Educational Outcomes for Youth in Foster Care?

Health care of youth aging out of foster care.

Youth transitioning out of foster care face significant medical and mental health care needs. Unfortunately, these youth rarely receive the services they need because of lack of health insurance. Through many policies and programs, the federal government has taken steps to support older youth in foster care and those aging out. The Fostering Connections to Success and Increasing Adoptions Act o...