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Resources Needed By Transitional Participants For Independent Living, Odell Jonathan Cole
Resources Needed By Transitional Participants For Independent Living, Odell Jonathan Cole
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
A lack of resources for youth making the transition from foster care into independent living is a significant issue in the United States. However, this lack of resources may be overcome through successful career pathway programs. The purpose of this case study was to explore which career pathway strategies are useful for an organization attempting to help young people make a transition into independence. During the developmental planning stage of the program, plans were put in place for a program to help young people find guidance in a career field as they learn to live on their own and become …
Foster Care Service Barriers And Social Work Practice In The Virgin Islands, Anna Maria Clarke
Foster Care Service Barriers And Social Work Practice In The Virgin Islands, Anna Maria Clarke
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
This qualitative research study explored service barriers social workers encountered while working with their foster clients aging out of placement in the Virgin Islands. This study provided an understanding of the problem and seminal literature that warrants further study in the future. The foundation for this study was grounded in ecological systems theory. Data collection consisted of narrative interviews with social workers from a single government agency. Six social workers from the islands of St. Croix and St. Thomas in the Virgin Islands discussed the challenges they encountered while working with their foster clients aging out of placement. Key findings …