Former Foster Youth in Postsecondary Education: Reaching Higher
Author:   Jacob P. Gross ,  Jennifer Geiger ,  Ellen Bara Stolzenberg
Publisher:   Birkhauser Verlag AG
Edition:   1st ed. 2019
ISBN:  

9783319994581


Pages:   168
Publication Date:   27 May 2019
Format:   Hardback
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This book examines the attainment gap between foster youth and their peers. Specifically focusing on post-secondary access and success for foster youth, Gross points out the challenges foster youth face in the primary and secondary school context, such as being less likely to complete high school. These barriers to former foster youth continue once enrolled in post-secondary education, and can manifest as lack of institutional support, financial barriers, and limited to no familial support. The author discusses what policy makers and practitioners need to know to better support the educational attainment of former foster youth. 

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Author:   Jacob P. Gross ,  Jennifer Geiger ,  Ellen Bara Stolzenberg
Publisher:   Birkhauser Verlag AG
Imprint:   Birkhauser Verlag AG
Edition:   1st ed. 2019
Weight:   0.458kg
ISBN:  

9783319994581


ISBN 10:   3319994581
Pages:   168
Publication Date:   27 May 2019
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand   Availability explained
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Table of Contents

1. Introduction.- 2. Benefits of and Barriers to Higher Education.- 3. An Overview: Foster Care and Policies Designed to Support Youth in Care.- 4. Transitions out of Care.- 5. College Readiness and Enrollment Among Baccalaureate Degree Seekers.- 6. How Former Foster Youth Finance Higher Education.- 7. Campus Based Support Programs.- 8. Conclusion.- 

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Jacob P. Gross is Assistant Professor of Higher Education Administration at the University of Louisville, USA.

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