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Publication Date: 2002
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Hispanic and African American Youth: Life after Foster Care Emancipation.
Iglehart, Alfreda P.; Becerra, Rosina M.
Journal of Ethnic & Cultural Diversity in Social Work, v11 n1-2 p79-107 2002
Interviews with 28 Hispanic and Black former foster youth in Los Angeles County (California) found that emancipating from foster care placed individuals at risk because of a lack of education, marketable skills, or general living skills. Relationships overshadowed skill development in participants' memories of independent living programs. Recommendations are offered for improving such programs. (Contains 30 references.) (TD)
Descriptors: Adolescent Attitudes, Adolescents, At Risk Persons, Black Youth, Coping, Counselor Client Relationship, Cultural Awareness, Daily Living Skills, Educational Attainment, Foster Care, Hispanic Americans, Independent Living, Qualitative Research, Resilience (Personality), Social Support Groups, Transitional Programs, Youth Programs
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Language: English
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