Research Groups

Chapin Hall: Child Welfare and Foster Care Systems Publications. Chapin Hall is associated with the University of Chicago, and regularly publishes issue briefs and research on topics related to children in foster care and youth who have transitioned from foster care to adulthood. The briefs and research reports are available in PDF form and free to the public. An exceptional resource!

Books and Book Chapters

Osgood, D. W., Foster, E. M., Flanagan, C., & Ruth, G. R. (Eds.) (2007). On your own without a net: The transition to adulthood for vulnerable populations. Chicago: University of Chicago Press. This book contains several chapters directly and indirectly associated with the challenges encountered by different populations transitioning into adulthood including one chapter that directly addresses foster youth.

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Leadership and Management Resources

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