Creating Validating Environments for Foster Youth in Higher Education
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 21839122 |
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| Authors | Kenyon Lee Whitman (University of Nevada, Reno, corresponding author), Maria Espino (0000-0002-6217-9304, University of California System), Maria Luz Espino (University of California System), Demontea Thompson (University of California System), Tyrone C Howard (0000-0002-5502-1875, University of California System) |
| Year | 2025 |
| Volume | 62 |
| Issue | 5 |
| Pages | 503-514 |
| Publication date | 2025-10-20 |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Journal of Student Affairs Research and Practice (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1949-6605 • E-ISSN: 1949-6591 |
| Publisher | Informa UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/19496591.2025.2484808 |
| OpenAlex | W4410553212 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 32 |
This study engaged with Foster Youth Support Program (FYSP) staff across a university system to develop an understanding of high-impact practices, when supporting foster youth. Findings reveal the importance of advising that validates students’ needs; student-centered social programming; and validating students through humanized measures of student success. Our recommendations inform practice, policy, and future research. We hope this study will be used to encourage greater investment in college campus support programs for foster youth
Higher education · Pedagogy · Political science · Qualitative research · Sociology · Child Welfare and Adoption · Early Childhood Education and Development · Psychology · Youth Development and Social Support
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