http://www.rssboard.org/rss-specification 720 https://escholarship.org/uc/ucla_cts_sfc/rss Recent eScholarship items from Students with Experience in Foster Care Mon, 26 Oct 2026 00:16:52 +0000 https://escholarship.org/uc/item/9ts1j2db This study provides an analysis of California State University (CSU)’s campus-based support programs for students with foster care experience. California has long been considered a champion for its support for youth who experience foster care, and is particularly noteworthy in creating campus-based programs to support their postsecondary education. As the largest university system in the U.S., CSU plays an important role in supporting positive life outcomes for students who have experienced foster care, with an estimated annual enrollment of 3,000-3,500 students with foster care history. For this study, we engaged with 23 support program staff members from across the CSU system to develop a deep understanding of high-impact practices, successes, and challenges. Research findings are used to develop actionable recommendations at the campus, system, state, and federal levels. We hope this study will be used to encourage greater investment in college campus support programs for... https://escholarship.org/uc/item/9ts1j2db Mon, 6 Jan 2025 00:00:00 +0000 Whitman, Kenyon Lee Espino, Maria Luz Thompson, Demontea https://escholarship.org/uc/item/1dd3629j Foster youth in California face systemic barriers that can interfere with their educational success, from K-12 instability to college challenges, with graduation rates and college enrollment far below state averages. In this study, our research team partnered with young leaders with foster care experience from California Youth Connection to center their lived experiences and answer the following research questions: How did foster youth experience the foster care system? What were the high school experiences of foster youth? What were the college-going experiences of foster youth? Learn more on the CTS website. https://escholarship.org/uc/item/1dd3629j Mon, 6 Jan 2025 00:00:00 +0000 Espino, Maria Luz Thompson, Demontea Whitman, Kenyon Lee Howard, Tyrone C. Bishop, Joseph P. https://escholarship.org/uc/item/9jd0b8hd Foster youth in Los Angeles County experience disproportionately high rates of school instability — more than one-third change schools midyear — disrupting their academic progress, social relationships, and emotional well-being despite their legal right to remain in their school of origin (SOO) when placements change. This study evaluates L.A. County's transportation initiative, which uses private ride services to connect foster youth to their SOO, assessing how it addresses barriers to attendance and its potential to increase school stability. Using a mixed-methods approach, researchers conducted interviews with stakeholders, caregivers, and youth, and analyzed transportation and absenteeism data from HopSkipDrive and de-identified student mobility records from Long Beach USD. Findings confirm broad agreement that school stability benefits foster youth, yet transportation remains a critical and persistent barrier. Resource caregiver reimbursements frequently fall short, inter-agency... https://escholarship.org/uc/item/9jd0b8hd Fri, 6 Dec 2024 00:00:00 +0000 Santibañez, Lucrecia Cazares-Minero, Mayra Camacho Torres, Yesi Fernández Vergara, Andrés Darriet, Clemence