Addressing Barriers to Extended Foster Care
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Addressing Barriers to Extended Foster Care
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2023
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Fifteen years ago, federal legislation was passed which provided states with the option of allowing eligible individuals to remain in foster care beyond age 18, paving the way for Minnesota to establish its Extended Foster Care program in 2011. Through this program participants receive monthly stipends and case management support. Research indicates lasting positive effects for participants, as time spent in EFC is associated with positive outcomes such as decreased instances of homelessness and involvement in the criminal justice system. Still, little has been known about the utilization of the program in Minnesota. Our team sought to fill this gap in research by investigating the current utilization rate and factors that affect participation. To do so, we utilized a mixed-methods approach which included interviews with systems actors, summary statistics of program data, and a review of program documents. Through this process, our team identified key strengths, weaknesses, and barriers present in
Minnesota’s. Ultimately, we propose recommendations related to data and evaluation, service delivery, program design, and investment in resources to remove barriers and increase participation.
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Capstone paper for the fulfillment of the Master of Public Policy degree.
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Luna, Christina; Olinger, Emily; Weiner, Evelyn. (2023). Addressing Barriers to Extended Foster Care. Retrieved from the University Digital Conservancy, https://hdl.handle.net/11299/254225.
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