CD-48850d
Special Education Experience of Older Foster Youth With Disabilities: An Analysis of Administrative Data (Special issue: Child Welfare and Disabilities).
Hill, Katharine.
Journal Article
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Published:  November-December 2013
Journal of Public Child Welfare
Vol. 7, No. 5 , p. 520-535
DOI: 10.1080/15548732.2013.843493
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Using state administrative data, this study explores the experience of older youth with disabilities in out-of-home placement in the special education system. Findings indicate that these youth differ demographically and have lower rates of school completion than their peers with disabilities in the general population. Of particular concern is the isolation of these youth into more segregated special education settings versus settings that encourage greater peer and school involvement. However, high attendance rates for these youth indicate they experience a consistent connection with school. Thus, schools may be well positioned to serve as a connection point for child welfare and special education services in preparing these young people for adulthood. (Author abstract)
Keywords:
children with disabilities; special needs; foster adolescents; Special education; independent living skills