The California Evidence-Based Clearinghouse for Child Welfare
The California Evidence-Based Clearinghouse for Child Welfare

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Youth Transitioning into Adulthood

1. Well Supported - Effective Practice
2. Supported - Efficacious Practice
3. Promising Practice
4. Effectiveness Unknown
5. Fails to Demonstrate Effect
6. Concerning Practice
See Scientific Rating Scale

Here are your search results for programs in the Topical Area - Youth Transitioning into Adulthood:

Results are shown only for the programs that have been rated in each category. You can see the full rating scale on the right.

You can also read why the Advisory Comittee chose Youth Transitioning into Adulthood as a topic area at the bottom of this page.


Programs with a Scientific Rating of 4 - Effectiveness Unknown

  1. Adolescent Transition Group (ATG)
  2. Independent Living Program-Lighthouse
  3. Independent Living Program-Orangewood (ILP)
  4. Larkin Extended Aftercare for Supported Emancipation (LEASE)
  5. Opportunity Passport
  6. Rising Tide Communities-Orangewood
  7. Supported Housing Program (SHP)
  8. The Work Appreciation for Youth (WAY)
  9. The Workforce Development Center
  10. Transitional Housing Program for Homeless Young Adults (THP)

See why Youth Transitioning into Adulthood was selected by the Advisory Committee.

What is Youth Transitioning into Adulthood it relates to child welfare?
Every year in California more than 4,000 youth age out of foster care at the age of eighteen. The youth who age out of foster care are at high risk of having difficulty managing the transition from dependent adolescence to independent adulthood. Foster youth face unique challenges for making a successful transition into adulthood in employment, higher education, marriage, and parenthood. A large number of these youth have special needs including mental health issues and disabilities, both learning and physical. The transition period from adolescence to adulthood is longer and more complex for today's young adults. Former foster youth face the added burden of a disrupted childhood and possible lack of family support.

Why Youth Transitioning into Adulthood was chosen by the Advisory Committee?

The Advisory Committee chose this topic in recognition of the urgent need to assist older foster youth with the skills and knowledge required for a successful transition into adulthood. Since the passing of the Chaffee Foster Care Independence Act, some funds have been available to serve this population. However, outcome studies still demonstrate many youth are homeless, pregnant, and unemployed after leaving care. Child Welfare Agencies and the Courts need information on effective youth transitioning services and supports; and need to know how to help youth establish or re-establish strong and enduring ties to one or more nurturing adults.

Roseann Myers, Executive Director
San Diego County Commission on Children, Youth and Families