CalYOUTH: Proving Extended Foster Care Works for Young Adults in Transition from Foster Care

Since October 1, 2010, title IV-E agencies have the option to provide extended foster care up to age 21. The state of California was an early adopter of this option and also funded the collection of data, research, and an evaluation to understand the implementation and outcomes.

Learn how the state of California has designed and implemented an extended foster care program that improves the lives of young people in transition from foster care.

Presenters:

• Angie Schwartz, Deputy Director, California Department of Social Services
• Mark E. Courtney, CalYouth Researcher, Co-Director, Transition-Age Youth Research and Evaluation Hub, UC Berkeley, School of Social Welfare

Co-Hosts:

• Justin Hayden, Child Welfare Information Gateway
• Catherine Heath, Children’s Bureau, US Department of Health and Human Services

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