Foster care and the transition to young adulthood
The transition to adulthood in the United States
Toward a national policy on transitioning foster youth
Independent living programs : getting youth ready to leave care
Research on life after foster care
Education outcomes and challenges for foster children
Self-sufficiency : employment, earnings, and receipt of public benefits
Housing and the dangers of homelessness
Pregnancy, sexuality, and parenting
Criminal justice involvement
Family and other social support networks
Where have we been and where should we go?
Appendix A Review of the research on independent living programs
Appendix B Review of the research on life after foster care