Paper is to be 6 pages double spaced. Papers should be in
APA format (7th edition) and double-spaced (no abstract is
needed). As such, the paper will need to include a brief introduction
and conclusion, along with a title page and references. Only the
substantive content of the papers counts toward the overall
page count.
4-5 outside resources from peer-reviewed reading will
be required in addition to the resources provided. Using research evidence
from peer-reviewed literature and credible websites, provide a
thorough description of the problem, how it is defined, and what impact it
has on individuals, families, and communities in our society.
Social Problem: Aging out/transitioning out of child
welfare/foster care system
·
Critically describe who
is affected by the problem and other relevant demographic information about
those affected. Pay particular attention to how social problems are
differentially felt by distinct communities or by distinct demographic groups
(e.g., race/ethnicity; immigrant/refugee communities; under-resourced
communities; gender; gender diversity, developmental age group, etc.)
·
Provide a thoughtful
discussion about the perceived “winners and losers” in how this social problem
is defined and/or manifested.
·
Briefly name and
identify the federal policy that addresses this social problem. You do NOT need
to describe the policy at length (1 paragraph is sufficient)
References
attached:
1.Supporting the
Healthy Development of Adolescents with Lived Experience in Foster Care: The
Youth Thrive Framework
Title:
Supporting the Healthy
Development of Adolescents with Lived Experience in Foster Care: The Youth
Thrive Framework
Author: Lisa Mishraky ; Susan Notkin ; Sarah
B. Greenblatt
Journal Title: Child welfare
ISSN:00094021
Publication Date: 2020-01-01
Volume: 97
Issue: 6
Start page: 271
End page: 286
2.Transitioning from
Foster Care to Independence: Lessons from Recent Research and Next Steps
Title:
Transitioning from
Foster Care to Independence: Lessons from Recent Research and Next Steps
Author: Collins, Mary Elizabeth
Journal Title: Child welfare
ISSN: 00094021
Publication Date: 2019-01-01
Volume: 97
Issue: 5
Start page: 233
End page: 240
Reference not attached:
3.Child Trends: Supporting Young People Transitioning from
Foster Care: Findings from a National Survey (November 2017) https://www.childtrends.org/publications/supporting-young-people-transitioning-foster-care-findings-national-survey
