Bibliographic Details
| Title: |
Roots to Reach: Pilot-testing a Peer Coaching Program to Improve Higher Education Outcomes for Students who Have Experienced Foster Care. |
| Authors: |
Bustillos, Sheila, Lord, Kayli, Watt, Toni, Sweeten, Brenda |
| Source: |
Child Welfare. 2026, Vol. 103 Issue 6, p125-147. 23p. |
| Subjects: |
Research funding, Qualitative research, Focus groups, Evaluation of human services programs, Pilot projects, Interviewing, Mentoring, Foster home care, Quantitative research, Research methodology, Psychology of college students, Masters programs (Higher education), Social support |
| Geographic Terms: |
Texas |
| Abstract: |
Students who have experienced foster care face significant barriers accessing and persisting in higher education. Our Texas team launched a peer coach pilot program to increase waiver utilization, engagement with support programs, and retention rates. This paper provides a summary of the program design, evaluation strategy, and preliminary data on feasibility from the first year of planning and program launch. The team goal is to develop an evidence-based, scalable model for integrating peer coaches into campus support programs. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| Database: |
Psychology and Behavioral Sciences Collection |
