Promoting Stability for Youth Returning from Residential Care: Attorney Perspectives

Patrick M. Tyler; Alexandra L. Trout; Jacqueline Huscroft-D'Angelo; Lori L. Synhorst

doi:10.1111/jfcj.12113

Promoting Stability for Youth Returning from Residential Care: Attorney Perspectives

Patrick M. Tyler, Alexandra L. Trout, Jacqueline Huscroft-D'Angelo, Lori L. Synhorst

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Aftercare services have been suggested to improve reintegration for youth departing residential care programs. The purpose of this study was to collect views from legal professionals about the challenges youth and families face during reintegration and solutions to improve stability. Views were collected from 14 legal professionals (e.g., guardian ad litem, legal counsel) through a survey and 90-minute nominal group technique focus group. Results indicated parent expectations about re-entry and lack of services, supports and resources were challenges. Solutions suggested by participants included family, mental health and educational supports, and transition planning. Study limitations and future implications are discussed.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	5-18
Number of pages	14
Journal	Juvenile and Family Court Journal
Volume	69
Issue number	3
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1111/jfcj.12113
State	Published - Sep 2018

Keywords

aftercare
children and adolescents
family services
residential care
stability

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Social Sciences (miscellaneous)
Law

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