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Topic: Youth Transitioning Into Adulthood

Scientific Ratings in this topic:
1 - Well-Supported by Research Evidence
2 - Supported by Research Evidence
3 - Promising Research Evidence
4 - Evidence Fails to Demonstrate Effect
5 - Concerning Practice
NR - Not able to be Rated
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Definition for Youth Transitioning Into Adulthood:

Every year in California more than 4,000 youth age out of foster care at the age of eighteen. The youth who age out of foster care are at high risk of having difficulty managing the transition from dependent adolescence to independent adulthood. Foster youth face unique challenges for making a successful transition into adulthood in employment, higher education, marriage, and parenthood. A large number of these youth have special needs including mental health issues and disabilities, both learning and physical. The transition period from adolescence to adulthood is longer and more complex for today's young adults. Former foster youth face the added burden of a disrupted childhood and possible lack of family support.

Why was Youth Transitioning Into Adulthood chosen as a topic by the Advisory Committee? (Click for Answer)

Youth Transitioning into Adulthood was chosen by the Advisory Committee in recognition of the urgent need to assist older foster youth with the skills and knowledge required for a successful transition into adulthood. Since the passing of the Chaffee Foster Care Independence Act, some funds have been available to serve this population. However, outcome studies still demonstrate many youth are homeless, pregnant, and unemployed after leaving care. Child Welfare Agencies and the Courts need information on effective youth transitioning services and supports; and need to know how to help youth establish or re-establish strong and enduring ties to one or more nurturing adults.

Roseann Myers
Former CEBC Advisory Committee Member

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