How Employment Programs Can Support Young People Transitioning Out of Foster Care: Formative Evaluation Findings of Two Employment Programs
Study type
Outcome studies
Qualitative or implementation studies
Location
California
Illinois
Population
Young people under 25
People involved in the child welfare system
Outcomes measured
Employment
- Attainment of employability/work readiness skills
- Employment placement/attainment
Practices
Postsecondary Education
- Occupational skills training, sectoral training, and industry-recognized credential training
Job and Career Education and Training
- Career exploration and career counseling
- Work readiness training
- Pre-apprenticeships, apprenticeships, on-the-job training for a particular industry
- Temporary and transitional work experiences
Employment Placement and Supports
- Job placement
- Supports to maintain employment
Support Services
- Mental and behavioral health supports
- Supports for basic needs
- Post-program supports
- Legal services
Youth Development and Engagement Approaches
- Family engagement
- Cohort model
- Connections to a caring adult
Publications
Lansing, Jiffy, Hannah Daly, and Michael Pergamit. 2021. How Employment Programs Can Support Young People Transitioning Out of Foster Care. Washington, DC: Urban Institute.
https://acf.hhs.gov/sites/default/files/documents/opre/How%20Employment%20Programs%20Can%20Support%20Young%20People%20Transitioning%20Out%20of%20Foster%20Care_Sep-2021.pdf
In Compendium
No