Document Type
Honors Thesis
Major
Social Work
Advisor(s)
Jennifer Crittenden
Committee Members
Kelly Jaska, Robin Russel
Graduation Year
May 2024
Publication Date
Spring 5-2024
Abstract
This study investigates the implications and impact of the experiences of former youth in care with transitional resources and support. It also investigates what kinds of resources or support are given to former foster care youth (transitional supports) and whether they felt ready enough to start adulthood. Structured interviews were conducted with 5 participants and the analysis showed that the participants that had the most preparation felt the most ready to transition out of care. It was concluded that the participants with the least preparation felt the least prepared and that having a mentor or advocate was beneficial in helping the participants feel prepared for their transition. Of the participants who were apart of the study, all of them took the Voluntary Extended Support Agreement, and though that helped them financially, they seemed to lack support from other people who weren’t apart of DHHS.
Recommended Citation
Bagley, Abigail, "Exploring and Understanding The Experience of Transitional Supports By Former Youth in Care" (2024). Honors College. 894.
https://digitalcommons.library.umaine.edu/honors/894