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Author:

Collins, Mary E. (Mary Elizabeth), 1960-

Title:

Macro perspectives on youths aging out of foster care / Mary E. Collins.

Publisher:

NASW Press,

Copyright Date:

2015

Description:

v, 217 pages ; 26 cm.

Subject:

Foster home care--United States.
Ex-foster children--United States--Social conditions.
Ex-foster children--Services for--United States.
Child welfare--United States.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 177-200) and index.

Contents:

Key issues confronting youths transitioning out of foster care -- Pt. I. Foundations in research and theory. Young people leaving foster care: common traits and outcomes -- Sociological perspectives on youth and young adulthood -- Political perspectives on youth and young adulthood -- Pt. II. Fundamentals of policy. Policies related to leaving care, child welfare in general, and other social welfare issues -- Agenda-setting and policy formation: framing problems and populations -- Issues in policy implementation -- Pt. III. Furthering best practice. Developing a workforce to assist transition-age youths -- Developing community-based supports -- Programs and evaluation -- Conclusion.

ISBN:

0871014882 (pbk)
9780871014887 (pbk)

OCLC:

(OCoLC)912140595

LCCN:

2015023927

Locations:

UNUX074 -- University of Northern Iowa - Rod Library (Cedar Falls)

PQAX094 -- Wartburg College - Vogel Library (Waverly)