| Former Foster Youth in Postsecondary Education: Reaching Higher 2019 Edition Contributor(s): Gross, Jacob P. (Author), Geiger, Jennifer (Contribution by), Stolzenberg, Ellen Bara (Contribution by) |
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ISBN: 3319994581 ISBN-13: 9783319994581 Publisher: Palgrave Pivot OUR PRICE: $56.99 Product Type: Hardcover Published: May 2019 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Education | Higher - Education | Educational Policy & Reform - Political Science | Public Policy - Social Policy |
| Dewey: 345.03 |
| Physical Information: 0.63" H x 5.83" W x 8.27" (1.00 lbs) 168 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This book examines the attainment gap between foster youth and their peers. Specifically focusing on post-secondary access and success for foster youth, Gross points out the challenges foster youth face in the primary and secondary school context, such as being less likely to complete high school. These barriers to former foster youth continue once enrolled in post-secondary education, and can manifest as lack of institutional support, financial barriers, and limited to no familial support. The author discusses what policy makers and practitioners need to know to better support the educational attainment of former foster youth. |
