Some type of way : aging out of foster care /

'Some Type of Way' examines how youth in foster care transition out of the system and into adulthood. Using stories from youth and service providers along with current research and theory, this book helps to understand why youth aging out struggle. It highlights the structural barriers the...

Ausführliche Beschreibung

Gespeichert in:
1. Verfasser:
Schelbe, Lisa
Format:
Elektronisch E-Book
Sprache:
Englisch
Veröffentlicht:
New York, NY : Oxford University Press, 2023.
Zusammenfassung:
'Some Type of Way' examines how youth in foster care transition out of the system and into adulthood. Using stories from youth and service providers along with current research and theory, this book helps to understand why youth aging out struggle. It highlights the structural barriers they face and circumstances that contribute to their hardships. The book argues youth aging out are resilient, yet benefit from additional support and resources.
Umfang:
1 online resource (281 pages)
Anmerkungen:
Also issued in print: 2023.
Bibliografie:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:
0-19-756874-2
0-19-756872-6
0-19-756873-4
Schlagworte:
Foster children > United States.
Ex-foster children > United States.
Foster home care > United States.
Youth > Services for > United States.
Family and Relationships.
Social services & welfare, criminology.
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