Experiences of perceived support post discharge among foster care alumni: differences among LGBTQ+ youth and youth of color

Social support is a key protective factor among transition age youth. Yet, for youth with lived experience in foster care, social support systems are frequently disrupted. This may disproportionality impact LGBTQ+ youth and youth of color, given their overrepresentation in foster care. Using data fr...

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Published inJournal of public child welfare Vol. 17; no. 3; pp. 569 - 594
Main Authors LaBrenz, Catherine A., Yu, Miao, Washburn, Micki, Palmer, Ashley N., Jenkins, Lacey, Kennedy, Devan
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Abingdon Routledge 27.05.2023
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Subjects
Child welfare
Family support
Foster care
foster youth
LGBTQ
LGBTQ people
Protective factors
racial disparities
relational networks
Social support
Social systems
Support networks
Youth
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Summary:Social support is a key protective factor among transition age youth. Yet, for youth with lived experience in foster care, social support systems are frequently disrupted. This may disproportionality impact LGBTQ+ youth and youth of color, given their overrepresentation in foster care. Using data from the Jim Casey Youth Opportunities Initiative, we examined family and non-family support among foster care alumni (n = 1,377). Youth who identified as LGBTQ+ or were Black were less likely to report family and non-family support than their non-LGBTQ+ or White peers. Implications for child welfare and future research are explored.
ISSN:1554-8732
1554-8740
DOI:10.1080/15548732.2022.2069202