Sponsor
The contents of this product were developed under a grant with funding from the National Institute of Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research, and from the Center for Mental Health Services Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, United States Department of Health and Human Services (NIDILRR grant 90RT5030). NIDILRR is a Center within the Administration for Community Living (ACL), Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).
Document Type
Report
Publication Date
2016
Subjects
Social work with youth, Foster children -- Education (Higher) -- United States, College attendance -- United States, Foster children -- United States -- Social conditions
Abstract
A major barrier experienced my many youth and young adults from foster care is life instability associated with living in multiple foster homes and changing schools, all of which requires repeatedly adjusting to new environments and expectations. This instability can hinder development, learning in high school, and higher education engagement and academic success. Additionally, many young adults from foster care do not have consistent adult support in their lives, which can make succeeding at college even more difficult.
Persistent Identifier
https://archives.pdx.edu/ds/psu/34045
Citation Details
Feight, H., Bell, B., Conway, A., Turner, S., Naigus, N., & Powers, L. (2016). Helping Young Adults from Foster Care Succeed in College. Portland, OR: Research and Training Center for Pathways to Positive Futures, Portland State University.
Description
This is a product of the Research and Training Center for Pathways to Positive Futures, Portland State University.