Children in kinship foster care speak out: "We think we're doing fine."

Article Abstract:

There has been a sharp increase in the foster care caseloads of US child welfare systems, with the most unusual increases being observed in the number of children placed in kinship foster care under the auspices of the child welfare system. While research has focused on costs and caseload reductions in kinship foster care, the perspectives of kinship foster children have largely been ignored. A study interviewed six African American children under kinship foster care. It underscores the need to recognize the value of cultural influences in theory development in kinship foster care.

Social aspects, Research, Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, Child care services

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Kinship care: two case management models

Article Abstract:

State social work departments have found it more convenient to place children in the custody of relatives instead of foster families. These arrangements are accompanied by the usual social work and financial support systems that are provided for foster care. Baltimore, MD, does not require kinship care providers to go through a licensing process, while Baltimore County seeks permanent care, and provides home-based services to families accepting these children into their care.

Social policy, Foster parents

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Independent living programs: do they make a difference?

Article Abstract:

Independent Living Programs (ILPs) may have a positive influence on the self-sufficiency of youth after their discharge from foster care programs. Specifically, young adults who were under these programs were more likely to finish high school, have been employed or are employed at the time of discharge and were more likely to be self-supporting as they left foster homes. This was revealed by an examination of the ILP of the Adolescent Services Unit in Baltimore County, MD.

Psychological aspects, Analysis, Young adults, Autonomy in adolescence, Adolescent autonomy

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