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Routledge - Aging Out of the Foster System: Youths' Perspectives

Name: Routledge - Aging Out of the Foster System: Youths' Perspectives
Brand: Routledge
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While decades of demographic studies have documented the challenges faced by young people transitioning out of the foster care system, much of the existing research focuses on statistics regarding health, education, and income. This book by Routledge provides a necessary shift in perspective by focusing on the lived experiences of the individuals themselves. Aging Out of the Foster System: Youths' Perspectives moves beyond general data to center the personal narratives of young people who are currently aging out or have already transitioned from child welfare placements. By prioritizing these personal accounts, the text offers a deeper understanding of the transition process that traditional research often misses. This resource is designed for scholars, students, and social workers who seek to understand the real-world impact of the welfare system. It provides a human element to the academic study of social sciences, helping professionals and researchers better comprehend the actual experiences of youth as they navigate life after foster care.

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Provides personal narratives from young people who are currently aging out of or have already aged out of foster care placements.

Offers a unique perspective that complements existing demographic studies on health, education, and income outcomes.

Centers the lived experiences of youth to provide depth beyond standard research on child welfare transitions.

Serves as a valuable resource for scholars, students, and social workers studying sociology and anthropology.

Addresses the gap in current literature regarding the individual voices of those leaving the foster care system.

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Brand: Routledge
Format: hardcover
ASIN: 1032264764
Category: Books > Subjects > Biography > Medical, Legal & Social Sciences > Anthropology & Sociology
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 12 November 2024
Listed Since: 14 June 2024

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