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Transitional support interventions for care leavers

A scoping review

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ID14895641
AuthorsJulie Feather (0000-0003-1806-2405, Evaluation and Policy Analysis Unit Edge Hill University Ormskirk UK, corresponding author), Dan Allen (0000-0002-5687-3623, Social Work Department Liverpool Hope University Liverpool UK), Rhian Crompton (Faculty of Health and Social Care University of Chester Chester UK), Zoey Jones (0000-0003-1313-6188, Department of History, Geography and Social Sciences Edge Hill University Ormskirk UK), Angela Christiansen (0000-0002-4936-7271, Faculty of Health and Social Care University of Chester Chester UK), Gavin Butler (Cheshire West and Chester Council Chester UK)
Year2024
Volume38
Issue5
Pages1579-1601
Publication date2024-09-01
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueChildren & Society (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0951-0605 • E-ISSN: 1099-0860
PublisherWiley (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1111/chso.12825
OpenAlexW4389522551
LanguageEN
Citations received6
References cited52

The purpose of this scoping review was to identify and map knowledge on different types of transitional support interventions currently available to support transition to independent living for care leavers. An extensive search using four research databases was undertaken, resulting in 36 relevant articles for inclusion. Findings were organised thematically into four broad areas: (1) Extended care; (2) A Helping Relationship; (3) Family; and (4) Employment, Education and Training. Findings show that offering a combination of targeted interventions can contribute to a more successful transition. Effective relationship‐based practices are critical to the success of transitional support interventions

Health care · Medical education · Political science · Psychological intervention · Transitional care · Healthcare innovation and challenges · Intergenerational Family Dynamics and Caregiving · Medicine · Nursing · Psychology · Social Policy and Reform Studies · Social Psychology

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Unique citing works6
Citations per year3
Citation span2024 - 2026 (3)
Citation velocitycurrent
Highly citedNo
Citation typesNeutral: 6

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