1. Brown & Wilderson (2010)*Brown, S., & Wilderson, D. (2010). Homelessness prevention for former foster youth: Utilization of transitional housing programs. Children and Youth Services Review, 32(10),1464-1472. doi: 10.1016/j.childyouth.2010.07.002 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.childyouth.201...
|
USA |
To examine the differences between two groups who received an intervention |
Quantitative longitudinal (observational) |
291 |
Mean 18.5 |
2. Dworsky & Pérez (2010)*Dworsky, A., & Pérez, A. (2010). Helping former foster youth graduate from college through campus support programs. Children and Youth Services Review, 32(2),255-263. doi: 10.1016/j.childyouth.2009.09.004 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.childyouth.200...
|
USA |
To investigate program implementation |
Quantitative cross-sectional (observational) |
98 |
Mean 20 |
3. Frimpong Manso (2012)*Frimpong Manso, K. A. (2012). Preparation for young people leaving care: The case of SOS Children's Village, Ghana. Child Care in Practice, 18(4),341-356.
|
Ghana |
To examine and describe the preparation for leaving foster care in Ghana |
Qualitative cross-sectional (case study) |
27 |
23 to 40 |
4. Goyette, Maan-Feder, Turcotte, & Grenier (2016)*Goyette, M., Maan-Feder, V., Turcotte, D., & Grenier, S. (2016). Youth empowerment and engagement: An analysis of support practices in the youth protection system in Quebec. Revista Espanola de Pedagogia, 74(263),31-49.
|
Canada |
To examine two programs which aimed to prepare individuals for the transition |
Qualitative cross-sectional (observational) |
31 |
16 to 18 |
5. Greeson, Garcia, Kim, & Courtney (2014)*Greeson, J. K. P., Garcia, A. R., Kim, M., & Courtney, M. E. (2014). Foster youth and social support: The first RCT of independent living services. Research on Social Work Practice, 25(3),349-357. doi: 10.1177/1049731514534900 https://doi.org/10.1177/1049731514534900...
|
USA |
To evaluate the effectiveness of the program in increasing social support |
Quantitative longitudinal (experimental) |
194 |
Mean 16.8 |
6. Greeson, Garcia, Kim, Thompson, & Courtney (2015)*Greeson, J. K. P., Garcia, A. R., Kim, M., Thompson, A. E., & Courtney, M. E. (2015). Development & maintenance of social support among aged out foster youth who received independent living services: Results from the Multi-Site Evaluation of Foster Youth Programs. Children and Youth Services Review, 53, 1-9.
|
USA |
To evaluate the effectiveness of the Life Skills Training Program
|
Quantitative longitudinal (experimental) |
482 |
16 to 21 |
7. Holt & Kirwan (2012)*Holt, S., & Kirwan, G. (2012). The "key" to successful transitions for young people leaving residential child care: The role of the keyworker. ChildCare in Practice, 18(4),371-392.
|
Ireland |
To examine the role of keyworking in preparing for the transition |
Qualitative cross-sectional (case study) |
4 |
21 to 24 |
8. Jones & Lansdverk (2006)*Jones, L., & Lansdverk, J. (2006). Residential education: Examining a new approach for improving outcomes for foster youth. Children and Youth Services Review, 28(10),1152-1168. doi: 10.1016/j.childyouth.2005.10.015 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.childyouth.200...
|
USA |
To describe a residential support program for foster youth |
Quantitative longitudinal (cohort study) |
206 |
12 to 18 |
9. Kirk & Day (2011)*Kirk, R., & Day, A. (2011). Increasing college access for youth aging out of foster care: Evaluation of a summer camp program for foster youth transitioning from high school to college. Children and Youth Services Review, 33(7),1173-1180. doi: 10.1016/j.childyouth.2011.02.018 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.childyouth.201...
|
USA |
To evaluate a summer camp for foster youth |
Quantitative/ qualitative longitudinal (observational) |
38 |
15 to 19 |
10. Lawler, Sayfan, Goodman, Narr, & Cordon (2014)*Lawler, M., Sayfan, L., Goodman, G., Narr, R., & Cordon, I. (2014). Comprehensive residential education: A promising model for emerging adults in foster care. Children and Youth Services Review, 38,10-19. doi: 10.1016/j.childyouth.2014.01.003 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.childyouth.201...
|
USA |
To evaluate the Academy program
|
Quantitative cross-sectional (observational) |
478 |
Mean 15.6 |
11. Maposa & Louw-Potgieter (2012)*Maposa, J. F., & Louw-Potgieter, J. (2012). An outcome evaluation of a Youth Development Programme. Social Work/Maatskaplike Werk, 48(2). doi: 10.15270/48-2-97 https://doi.org/10.15270/48-2-97...
|
South Africa |
To evaluate a development program for foster youth |
Quantitative/ qualitative longitudinal (observational) |
30 |
18 to 25 |
12. Mendes (2011)*Mendes, P. (2011). Towards a community development support model for young people transitioning from state out-of-home care: A case study of St Luke's Anglicare in Victoria, Australia. Practice, 23(2),69-81. doi: 10.1080/09503153.2011.557148 https://doi.org/10.1080/09503153.2011.55...
|
Australia |
To evaluate program effectiveness |
Qualitative longitudinal (observational) |
19 |
NA |
13. Naccarato & Park (2009)*Naccarato, T., & Park, K. (2009). Educational goal advancement of Foster Youth and the Independent Living Program. Journal of Public Child Welfare, 3(4),372-390. doi: 10.1080/15548730903347846 https://doi.org/10.1080/1554873090334784...
|
USA |
To verify the association between individual goals and participation in the program |
Quantitative cross-sectional (observational) |
365 |
Mean 17.8 |
14. Nesmith & Christophersen (2014)*Nesmith, A., & Christophersen, K. (2014). Smoothing the transition to adulthood: Creating ongoing supportive relationships among foster youth. Children and Youth Services Review, 37,1-8.
|
USA |
To evaluate the utility and effectiveness of a transition support facility |
Quantitative longitudinal (quasi- |
88 |
15.3 mean |
15. Nsonwu, Dennison, & Long (2015)*Nsonwu, M. B., Dennison, S., & Long, J. (2015). Foster care chronicles: Use of the arts for teens aging out of the foster care system. Journal of Creativity in Mental Health, 10(1),18-33. doi: 10.1080/15401383.2014.935546 https://doi.org/10.1080/15401383.2014.93...
|
USA |
To describe the use of therapy to facilitate the transition |
Qualitative cross-sectional (observational) |
10 |
16 mean |
16. Osterling & Hines (2006)*Osterling, K. L., & Hines, A. M. (2006). Mentoring adolescent foster youth: Promoting resilience during developmental transitions. Child Family Social Work, 11(3),242-253. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2206.2006.00427.x https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2206.2006...
|
USA |
To describe the experience of foster youth in the program |
Quantitative/ qualitative longitudinal (observational) |
52 |
16.3 mean |
17. Senteio, Marshall, Ritzen, & Grant (2009)*Senteio, C., Marshall, K. J., Ritzen, E. K., & Grant, J. (2009). Preventing homelessness: An examination of the transition resource action center. Journal of Prevention & Intervention in the Community, 37(2),100-111. doi: 10.1080/10852350902735601 https://doi.org/10.1080/1085235090273560...
|
USA |
To determine whether the program provides the opportunity for a stable life in adulthood |
Quantitative longitudinal (observational) |
24 |
20.3 mean |
18. Sinkkonen & Kyttälä (2015)*Sinkkonen, H.-M., & Kyttälä, M. (2015). Supportive housing in foster care: The views of young people. Child Care in Practice, 21(4),408-424. doi: 10.1080/13575279.2015.1037251 https://doi.org/10.1080/13575279.2015.10...
|
Finland |
To investigate the experience of foster youth in a transition support program |
Quantitative cross-sectional (observational) |
39 |
17 to 26 |
19. Uzoebo, Kioko, & Jones (2008) |
USA |
To examine the perceived needs of young adults during the transistion |
Quantitative/ qualitative longitudinal (observational) |
89 |
16 mean |
20. Watt, Norton, & Jones (2013)*Watt, T. T., Norton, C. L., & Jones, C. (2013). Designing a campus support program for foster care alumni: Preliminary evidence for a strengths framework. Children and Youth Services Review, 35(9),1408-1417. doi: 10.1016/j.childyouth.2013.06.002 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.childyouth.201...
|
USA |
To describe the theoretical background and program implementation |
Quantitative/ qualitative longitudinal (case study) |
155 |
ND |