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Depression Among Alumni of Foster Care

Decreasing Rates Through Improvement of Experiences in Care

Catherine Roller White

Casey Family Programs, crwhite{at}casey.org

Kirk O'Brien

Casey Family Programs

Peter J. Pecora

Casey Family Programs University of Washington, Seattle

Diana English

Casey Family Programs University of Washington, Seattle

Jason R. Williams

University of Washington, Seattle

Chereese M. Phillips

University of Washington, Seattle

The Northwest Foster Care Alumni Study examined the relation between experiences in foster care and depression among young adults who spent at least a year in foster care as adolescents. Results indicate that preparation for leaving foster care, nurturing supports from the foster family, school stability, access to tutoring, access to therapeutic service and support, and a shorter and more stable placement history were associated with a lower probability of depression in young adulthood. Results provide evidence that suggest ways to improve practice to decrease rates of depression among alumni of care.

Key Words: foster care • depression • disorders/disabilities • mental health • adults • welfare • child

This version was published on March 1, 2009

Journal of Emotional and Behavioral Disorders, Vol. 17, No. 1, 38-48 (2009)
DOI: 10.1177/1063426608320356
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