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WEBINAR – Explore Real Life Experiences of Aging Out of Foster Care
October 23, 2023 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm UTC+0
Explore Real Life Experiences of Aging Out of Foster Care
with author Lisa Schelbe, PhD, MSW
Join us Monday, October 23th for this free Webinar and earn 2 CEU hours!
Based on over 90 interviews and almost 1,000 hours of observation of youth aging out and service providers in a mid-Atlantic county in the United States, the book presents real stories along with relevant research and theories to help understand how youth transition out of foster care and into adulthood. Featuring five youth – Plato, Solana, Titi, Matty, and Jaden – and including poignant examples from many others–the book explores the complex and complicated challenges youth face as well as their creative survival strategies and resilience. The book includes descriptions of service providers’ efforts to assist youth aging out and shares service providers’ insights. It highlights the limitations of the foster care system and the service delivery system for youth aging out. Schelbe details systematic barriers in society that create obstacles as youth leave care.
FREE WEBINAR | Registration is required | 2 CEU hours provided
Don’t miss this opportunity to engage with the author and explore the state of research on youth aging out.