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

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

Publication Info. Washington, DC : NASW Press, [2015]

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 University of Saint Joseph: Pope Pius XII Library - Standard Shelving Location  362.733 C712M    Check Shelf
Description v, 217 pages ; 26 cm
Bibliography 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.
Subject Foster home care -- United States.
Ex-foster children -- United States -- Social conditions.
Ex-foster children -- Services for -- United States.
Child welfare -- United States.
Other Form: Online version: Collins, Mary E. (Mary Elizabeth), 1960- Macro perspectives on youths aging out of foster care. Washington, DC : NASW Press, [2015] 9780871014894 (DLC) 2015025587
ISBN 9780871014887 (pbk.)
9780871014894 (e-book)
0871014882 (pbk.)
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