Jones, Tajima, and Torres Co-Author Study on the Needs of Young People in Extended Foster Care
Posted: 4/23/2025 ()
Understanding the needs of youth eligible for extended foster care is an essential component of effective service provision for these young people. In a recent study published in the Journal of Public Child Welfare, CSDE Affiliates Kristian Jones and Emiko Tajima and Trainee Jon Torres (Social Work) examine this issue through analysis of focus group and interview data from conversations with service providers working with eligible youth. This study, entitled “Meeting them where they’re at: service provider perspectives on the needs of extended foster care participants” highlights a range of unmet service needs and suggests specific changes in the field of extended foster care. Read the full study here.