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Enhancing Permanency for Older Youth in Out-Of-Home Care
A Bulletin for Professionals

Author(s):  Child Welfare Information Gateway

Year Published:  2006

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Summary

Ensuring that older youth do not leave foster care without a permanent family has become a focus for many child welfare workers and agencies. As States and agencies work toward this goal, supported by Federal legislation and funding, more evidence-based practice will become available to inform the field. Model programs and pilot projects such as You Gotta Believe, Lifelong Family Connections for Adolescents, and Project UPLIFT provide both practical information for policymakers and child welfare workers, as well as inspiration that older youth in out-of-home placements can find permanent families who will provide them with a lifetime of love and support.

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