Identifying Aftercare Supports for Out-of-Home Transitions: A Descriptive Analysis of Youth Perceptions and Preparedness
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| Title: | Identifying Aftercare Supports for Out-of-Home Transitions: A Descriptive Analysis of Youth Perceptions and Preparedness |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Trout, Alexandra L., Huscroft-D'Angelo, Jacqueline, Epstein, Michael H., Kavan, Jane |
| Source: | Journal of At-Risk Issues. 2014 18(1):11-17. |
| Availability: | National Dropout Prevention Center/Network. Clemson University, 209 Martin Street, Clemson, SC 29631. Tel: 864-56-599; Fax: 864-656-0136; e-mail: ndpc@clemson.edu; Web site: http://www.dropoutprevention.org/ndpcdefault.htm |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 7 |
| Publication Date: | 2014 |
| Contract Number: | R324B070034 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Research |
| Descriptors: | Residential Care, Residential Institutions, Youth, Adolescents, Adolescent Attitudes, Surveys, Transitional Programs, Social Services, Preferences |
| ISSN: | 1098-1608 |
| Abstract: | Youth served in residential care often demonstrate significant educational and behavioral gains during treatment; however, struggles evidenced during the reunification and reintegration process underscore the importance of continued aftercare services and supports. While these needs have been widely noted in the literature, little is known about youth perceptions regarding the importance of aftercare or preferences regarding specific supports. The purpose of this study was to assess the views of youth discharging from a residential program on perceptions of transition planning and aftercare, preparedness for the reintegration, and perceptions regarding specific services and supports. One-hundred and thirty-two youth served in a large residential care facility were asked to complete a Youth Aftercare Survey prior to departure to determine youth perceptions. Overall, results revealed high levels of youth optimism about their preparedness for the upcoming transition and identified supports in education, relationships, physical health, independent living, and family as most important to the reintegration process. Although promising findings were revealed regarding youth perceptions of the importance of continued supports across broad domains, youth were less concerned about mental health supports; a factor critical to long-term success. Implications, limitations, and future research are discussed. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Number of References: | 34 |
| IES Funded: | Yes |
| Entry Date: | 2014 |
| Accession Number: | EJ1029750 |
| Database: | ERIC |
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