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YOUTH AGING OUT OF FOSTER CARE—INTERNATIONAL PERSPECTIVES
Author(s) -
Boshier Peter,
Wademan Jennifer
Publication year - 2010
Publication title -
family court review
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.171
H-Index - 4
eISSN - 1744-1617
pISSN - 1531-2445
DOI - 10.1111/j.1744-1617.2010.01311.x
Subject(s) - independence (probability theory) , legislature , foster care , psychology , residential care , gerontology , political science , nursing , medicine , law , statistics , mathematics
This article explores the legislative tools that New Zealand has to facilitate the protection of children and young people up to the age of seventeen years. It further explores the mechanisms currently employed in New Zealand to assist young people with the transition from care to independence, recognizing the strengths as well as the gaps in the current system. The article concludes by suggesting what could be done to close these gaps to provide better support for youth who are aging out of foster care.