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2009

Loyola University Chicago

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Child Welfare

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Therapeutic Mentoring: Outcomes For Youth In Foster Care, Sara B. Johnson Jan 2009

Therapeutic Mentoring: Outcomes For Youth In Foster Care, Sara B. Johnson

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This study examined the impact of therapeutic mentoring on youth in foster care. Youth outcomes on the Child and Adolescent Needs and Strengths (CANS) measure for four groups of youth were compared. Three treatment groups were divided based on the amount of therapeutic mentoring received and compared on CANS outcome scores as measured from baseline to 6, 12, and 18 months. The fourth group did not receive any therapeutic mentoring. Outcome domains for emotional and behavioral functioning, peer relationships, academic functioning, and community involvement were analyzed. All youth in the study (n = 262) received counseling and support through the …