Life after Foster Care: Improving Outcomes for Former Foster Youth

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Loring Paul Jonesauthor

Loring Paul Jones is a professor in the School of Social Work at San Diego State University, where he teaches courses in social policy, child welfare, research, and child and family policy.

Life after Foster Care: Improving Outcomes for Former Foster Youth

20180831

Praeger

Pages 320
Topics Current Events and Issues

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Life after Foster Care: Improving Outcomes for Former Foster Youth

Author(s): Jones, Loring;
Contributors: Jones, Loring;
Abstract:

This book apprises readers of the present conditions of former and emancipated foster youth, provides evidence-based best practices regarding their experiences, and proposes new policies for ensuring better outcomes for these children upon discharge from foster care.


• Presents the most up-to-date knowledge regarding the experiences and present conditions of former and emancipated foster youth

• Makes recommendations for improving services to former and emancipated foster youth

• Explains how to use an evidence-based approach and best practices to improve foster youth outcomes

• Proposes the creation of new policies to ensure the success of foster youth upon discharge from foster care

SortTitle: life after foster care: improving outcomes for former foster youth
Author Info:
Loring Paul Jonesauthor

Loring Paul Jones is a professor in the School of Social Work at San Diego State University, where he teaches courses in social policy, child welfare, research, and child and family policy.

eISBN-13: 9781440857416
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Print ISBN-13: 9781440857409
Imprint: Praeger
Pages: 320
Publication Date: 20180831