Foster Care Youth

Paper Summary:

The introduction of this dissertation details the background of the study and the problem statement, explains the purpose and significance, and provides an overview of the nature of the study and research methodology. The definition of key terms and limitations of the study are listed and finally the scope of the study is explained. The topic addressed is the extent that high school foster care youths receive support on making post-graduation choices, which include attendance at secondary schools, employment, military enlistment or miscellaneous opportunities, as well as knowing how to prepare for life on their own as adults. Studies show that education in general for foster care children, although improved over the past several years, still needs to be extensively revised in order to help this at-risk population.

Outline:
Introduction
Background
The Foster Care System and Minorities
The Foster Care System and Education
References

From the Paper:

" While certainly, it is not the intention of this study to divulge into racist sentiment or institutionalized discrimination within child welfare systems, there are other explanations for the studies findings: these include poverty, substance abuse, as well as inadequately trained child protection staff (Brittain and Hunt, 2004). Beyond that, society would be remiss to ignore or disregard the fact that racism and discrimination are factors, which likely hinder the ability for African American children to succeed later in life. It seems inane but oddly significant to note that such inequitable treatment is in direct contrast with the purpose of America's foster care system, which was designed with the intention to provide children with a safe and healthy living environment (Davis, 2006)."

Sample of Sources Used:

• APA Online. (2006). Congress passes the Foster Care Independence Act. Retrieved November 16, 2006http://www.apa.org/ppo/issues/pfosterkids.html
• Bent-Goodley, T. B., & Chipungu, S.S. (2004). Meeting the challenges of contemporary foster care. The Future of Children. 14(1), 74-86
• Brittain, C., & Hunt, D.E. (2004). Helping in child protective services: A competency-based casework handbook. New York: Oxford University Press.
• Davis, R. (2006, July). College access, financial aid, and college success for undergraduates from foster care. National Association of Student Financial Aid Administration. Retrieved November 16, 2006 http://www.nasfaa.org/Subhomes/ResearchHome/NASFAAFosterCare%20Report.Pdf
• Kessler, M.L. (2004). Educating youth in care: The first year of education and training vouchers. National Resource Center for Youth Services. Retrieved November 16, 2006http://www.nrcys.ou.edu/yd/resources/publications/monographs/etv.pdf

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