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Depression Among Alumni of Foster Care: Decreasing Rates Through Improvement of Experiences in Care

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	Abstract

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.

First published on July 18, 2008, doi:10.1177/1063426608320356

Journal of Emotional and Behavioral Disorders 2009;17:38.

A more recent version of this article appeared on March 1, 2009


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