Date of Award
12-2016
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Social Work
Department
School of Social Work
First Reader/Committee Chair
McAllister, Carolyn
Abstract
The purpose of this study is to determine the effectiveness of the Extended Foster Care (EFC) Program in meeting the needs of emancipating foster youth by assisting them in becoming self-sufficient prior to emancipating out of the foster care system. The research method used for this study was a quantitative study design, using secondary data obtained from the County of San Bernardino, to assess the level of independent living skills foster youth obtain while participating in the program. The information was gathered on youth who were currently participating in the extended foster care program. The results of this study were inconclusive. Although the data showed that youth in the EFC program did seem better prepared to emancipate than those compare to previous research studies, the data sample was small, and more research is needed to determine if Extended Foster care is indeed effective.
Recommended Citation
Walker, Krystal L., "The Effectiveness of Extended Foster Care in Preparing Young Adults for Self-Sufficiency" (2016). Electronic Theses, Projects, and Dissertations. 433.
https://scholarworks.lib.csusb.edu/etd/433