Evidence-based practice for youth in supervised out-of-home care: a framework for development, definition, and evaluation

J Evid Based Soc Work. 2011 Oct 26;8(5):501-28. doi: 10.1080/15433710903269529.

Abstract

Adolescents comprise more than half of the children in child welfare supervised out-of-home care. This article considers the evidence-base for an array of services to adolescents in out-of-home care and evaluates the existing research base for each program. This review advances a framework for considering the critical need to develop, define, and evaluate the essential elements of out-of-home care services for older foster youth. Policy, program, and evaluation recommendations are forwarded.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Family Relations
  • Female
  • Foster Home Care / organization & administration
  • Humans
  • Independent Living
  • Learning Disabilities / psychology
  • Male
  • Peer Group
  • Social Behavior Disorders / psychology
  • Social Welfare*