Research Database: Article Details
| Citation: | Harwick, R., Lindstrom, L., & Unruh, D (2017). In their own words: Overcoming barriers during the transition to adulthood for youth with disabilities who experienced foster care.. Children and Youth Services Review, 73 338-346. |
| Title: | In their own words: Overcoming barriers during the transition to adulthood for youth with disabilities who experienced foster care. |
| Authors: | Harwick, R., Lindstrom, L., & Unruh, D |
| Year: | 2017 |
| Journal/Publication: | Children and Youth Services Review |
| Publisher: | |
| DOI: | https://doi.org/10.1016/j.childyouth.2017.01.011 |
| Research summary: | https://projecte3.com/easing-transition-foster-yotuh/ |
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| Peer-reviewed? | Yes |
| NIDILRR-funded? | Not reported |
Structured abstract:
| Background: | This qualitative study investigated the lived experiences of foster youth with disabilities during their transition from secondary school to adulthood. The study sought to identify what barriers the young people faced in the pursuit of a successful, stable adulthood. |
| Purpose: | Assist professionals in understanding this population's perspective in order to support a successful transition. |
| Disabilities served: |
Anxiety disorder Bi-polar Chronic mental illness Cognitive / intellectual impairment Depression Learning disabilities Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) |
| Populations served: |
Transition-age youth (14 - 24) Adjudicated adults and youth High school dropouts / functionally illiterate persons Persons with multiple disabilities (e.g., deaf-blindness, HIV/AIDS, substance abuse) SSI and SSDI recipients Youth in foster care |
| Interventions: |
Compensatory strategies Rehabilitation counseling Long-term supports (Medicaid waivers, etc.) |
| Outcomes: |
Employment acquisition |