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Related Resources: Postemancipation Programs and Services

Resources and information about programs and services for youth after they have emancipated from, or aged out of, out-of-home care.

Aftercare Services (PDF - 243 KB)
National Resource Center for Youth Development (2003)
Discusses strengths of 30 aftercare programs designated as effective, with an emphasis on strategies for supporting youth.

Casey's Extended Supports for Emancipating Foster Children Provides a Learning Opportunity: A Good Idea, But What Did It Cost?
Casey Family Services (2004)
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Presents the results of a study of support services that calculated expenses for education, medical treatment, clothing, housing, counseling, and independent living services for former foster youth from age 19 to 22.

Reengaging Disconnected Youth (PDF - 230 KB)
National League of Cities, Institute for Youth, Education, and Families (2000)
Steps city officials can take to help young people reconnect to school, work, or caring adults. Includes strategies for reenrolling high school dropouts, expanding job opportunities for teenagers and young adults, and assisting foster care youth and young offenders as they make transitions to adulthood.

Updated on October 29, 2009