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Adolescents Involved with Child Welfare: A Transition to Adulthood
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TITLE PAGE
LIST OF EXHIBITS
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Purpose of the Report
Who Are the Young Adults Who Have Had Contact with the CWS During Adolescence?
What Risks Did These Young Adults Face at the CWS Investigation?
How Well Are These Young Adults Doing in Terms of Their Physical, Psychosocial, Cognitive, and Behavioral Development?
How Are Young Adults Transitioning to Adulthood and Integrating into Society?
What Services Do Young Adults Need?
What Have They Received?
Conclusion
CHAPTER 1: ADOLESCENTS INVOLVED WITH CHILD WELFARE— A TRANSITION TO ADULTHOOD
Background
Purpose of the Report
Definitions
NSCAW Methods
Wave 5 for Young Adults Who Were Adolescents at Baseline
Young Adult Characteristics
Young Adults at NSCAW Baseline and Previous Waves
Guide to the Report
CHAPTER 2: YOUNG ADULT WELL-BEING
Physical Health
Mental Health
Young Adult Behavior
Substance Dependence
Academic Achievement
Sexual Behavior
Illegal Activity
Interpersonal Safety
Conclusion
CHAPTER 3: THE TRANSITION TO ADULTHOOD
Living Situation
Family Formation
Financial Resources and Employment
Social Support
Conclusion
CHAPTER 4: YOUNG ADULT SERVICES
Insurance Status
Preventive and Urgent Health Services
Mental Health and Substance Dependence Services
Domestic Violence Services
Independent-Living, Education, and Job-Related Services
Services to Address Basic Needs
Conclusion
CHAPTER 5: YOUNG ADULT PARENTS RAISING CHILDREN
Demographic Characteristics
Parental Mental Health, Trauma, and Experiences of Domestic Violence
Discipline Strategies
Social Support
Financial Resources and Job Status
Services to Address Basic Needs
Conclusion
CHAPTER 6: CONCLUSIONS
REFERENCES
TECHNICAL APPENDIX
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