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• 1. [Article] Midwest Evaluation of the Adult Functioning of Former Foster Youth: outcomes at age 21

  The Midwest Evaluation of the Adult Functioning of Former Foster Youth (Midwest Study) is a longitudinal study that has been following a sample of young people from Iowa, Wisconsin, and Illinois as they ...

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Midwest Evaluation of the Adult Functioning of Former Foster Youth: outcomes at age 21 Author: Courtney, Mark E., Dworsky, Amy Lynn, Cusick, Gretchen Ruth, Havlicek, Judy, Perez, Alfred, Keller, Thomas E. Year: 2007 The Midwest Evaluation of the Adult Functioning of Former Foster Youth (Midwest Study) is a longitudinal study that has been following a sample of young people from Iowa, Wisconsin, and Illinois as they transition out of foster care into adulthood. It is a collaborative effort involving Chapin Hall at the University of Chicago; the University of Wisconsin Survey Center; and the public child welfare agencies in Illinois, Iowa, and Wisconsin. This report concentrates on the outcomes of 21 year old youth as they "age out" of the child welfare system and transition to adulthood. Title: Midwest Evaluation of the Adult Functioning of Former Foster Youth: outcomes at age 21 Author: Courtney, Mark E., Dworsky, Amy Lynn, Cusick, Gretchen Ruth, Havlicek, Judy, Perez, Alfred, Keller, Thomas E. Year: 2007 The Midwest Evaluation of the Adult Functioning of Former Foster Youth (Midwest Study) is a longitudinal study that has been following a sample of young people from Iowa, Wisconsin, and Illinois as they transition out of foster care into adulthood. It is a collaborative effort involving Chapin Hall at the University of Chicago; the University of Wisconsin Survey Center; and the public child welfare agencies in Illinois, Iowa, and Wisconsin. This report concentrates on the outcomes of 21 year old youth as they "age out" of the child welfare system and transition to adulthood. Close

• 2. [Article] Assessing Support Network Stability With Transition-Age Foster Youth

  Objective: This study uses the Support Network Assessment for Practice (SNAP) approach to measure the support provided to young people transitioning from foster care. Methods: The SNAP was administered ...

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Assessing Support Network Stability With Transition-Age Foster Youth Author: Blakeslee, Jennifer E., Keller, Thomas E. Year: 2016 Objective: This study uses the Support Network Assessment for Practice (SNAP) approach to measure the support provided to young people transitioning from foster care. Methods: The SNAP was administered on two occasions, approximately 7 months apart, to a cohort of transition-age foster youth (n = 27). Analyses investigated measurement reliability and sensitivity to change for network-level characteristics as well as baseline factors associated with relationship stability. Results: Most network-level indicators had strong test–retest correlations, and differences in mean scores over time also were detected, suggesting measurement sensitivity to change. Respondents were able to explain most observed changes in their networks, further suggesting reliable measurement. Stable relationships were those reported as stronger and providing more multifaceted support and those with family members and/or parent figures. Discussion: The SNAP approach could be used to facilitate planning around support needs for youth transitioning out of foster care and to evaluate efforts to enhance support networks. Title: Assessing Support Network Stability With Transition-Age Foster Youth Author: Blakeslee, Jennifer E., Keller, Thomas E. Year: 2016 Objective: This study uses the Support Network Assessment for Practice (SNAP) approach to measure the support provided to young people transitioning from foster care. Methods: The SNAP was administered on two occasions, approximately 7 months apart, to a cohort of transition-age foster youth (n = 27). Analyses investigated measurement reliability and sensitivity to change for network-level characteristics as well as baseline factors associated with relationship stability. Results: Most network-level indicators had strong test–retest correlations, and differences in mean scores over time also were detected, suggesting measurement sensitivity to change. Respondents were able to explain most observed changes in their networks, further suggesting reliable measurement. Stable relationships were those reported as stronger and providing more multifaceted support and those with family members and/or parent figures. Discussion: The SNAP approach could be used to facilitate planning around support needs for youth transitioning out of foster care and to evaluate efforts to enhance support networks. Close

• 3. [Article] Midwest Evaluation of the Adult Functioning of Former Foster Youth: outcomes at age 19

  The Midwest Evaluation of the Adult Functioning of Former Foster Youth (Midwest Study) is a longitudinal study that has been following a sample of young people from Iowa, Wisconsin, and Illinois as they ...

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Midwest Evaluation of the Adult Functioning of Former Foster Youth: outcomes at age 19 Author: Courtney, Mark E., Dworsky, Amy Lynn, Ruth, Gretchen, Keller, Thomas E., Havlicek, Judy, Bost, Noel S. Year: 2005 The Midwest Evaluation of the Adult Functioning of Former Foster Youth (Midwest Study) is a longitudinal study that has been following a sample of young people from Iowa, Wisconsin, and Illinois as they transition out of foster care into adulthood. It is a collaborative effort involving Chapin Hall at the University of Chicago; the University of Wisconsin Survey Center; and the public child welfare agencies in Illinois, Iowa, and Wisconsin. This report concentrates on the outcomes of 19 year old youth as they "age out" of the child welfare system and transition to adulthood. Title: Midwest Evaluation of the Adult Functioning of Former Foster Youth: outcomes at age 19 Author: Courtney, Mark E., Dworsky, Amy Lynn, Ruth, Gretchen, Keller, Thomas E., Havlicek, Judy, Bost, Noel S. Year: 2005 The Midwest Evaluation of the Adult Functioning of Former Foster Youth (Midwest Study) is a longitudinal study that has been following a sample of young people from Iowa, Wisconsin, and Illinois as they transition out of foster care into adulthood. It is a collaborative effort involving Chapin Hall at the University of Chicago; the University of Wisconsin Survey Center; and the public child welfare agencies in Illinois, Iowa, and Wisconsin. This report concentrates on the outcomes of 19 year old youth as they "age out" of the child welfare system and transition to adulthood. Close

• 4. [Article] Executive Summary: Midwest Evaluation of the Adult Functioning of Former Foster Youth: outcomes at Age 21

  The Midwest Evaluation of the Adult Functioning of Former Foster Youth (Midwest Study) is a longitudinal study that has been following a sample of young people from Iowa, Wisconsin, and Illinois as they ...

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Executive Summary: Midwest Evaluation of the Adult Functioning of Former Foster Youth: outcomes at Age 21 Author: Courtney, Mark E., Dworsky, Amy Lynn, Cusick, Gretchen Ruth, Havlicek, Judy, Perez, Alfred, Keller, Thomas E. Year: 2007 The Midwest Evaluation of the Adult Functioning of Former Foster Youth (Midwest Study) is a longitudinal study that has been following a sample of young people from Iowa, Wisconsin, and Illinois as they transition out of foster care into adulthood. It is a collaborative effort involving Chapin Hall at the University of Chicago; the University of Wisconsin Survey Center; and the public child welfare agencies in Illinois, Iowa, and Wisconsin. This executive summary report concentrates on the outcomes of 21 year old youth as they "age out" of the child welfare system and transition to adulthood. Title: Executive Summary: Midwest Evaluation of the Adult Functioning of Former Foster Youth: outcomes at Age 21 Author: Courtney, Mark E., Dworsky, Amy Lynn, Cusick, Gretchen Ruth, Havlicek, Judy, Perez, Alfred, Keller, Thomas E. Year: 2007 The Midwest Evaluation of the Adult Functioning of Former Foster Youth (Midwest Study) is a longitudinal study that has been following a sample of young people from Iowa, Wisconsin, and Illinois as they transition out of foster care into adulthood. It is a collaborative effort involving Chapin Hall at the University of Chicago; the University of Wisconsin Survey Center; and the public child welfare agencies in Illinois, Iowa, and Wisconsin. This executive summary report concentrates on the outcomes of 21 year old youth as they "age out" of the child welfare system and transition to adulthood. Close

• 5. [Article] Approaching the Transition to Adulthood: Distinctive Profiles of Adolescents Aging out of the Child Welfare System

  The transition to adulthood is marked by new roles and responsibilities in such interrelated domains as education, employment, and family formation. This study investigates the capacity of adolescents ...

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Approaching the Transition to Adulthood: Distinctive Profiles of Adolescents Aging out of the Child Welfare System Author: Keller, Thomas E., Cusick, Gretchen Ruth, Courtney, Mark E. Year: 2007 The transition to adulthood is marked by new roles and responsibilities in such interrelated domains as education, employment, and family formation. This study investigates the capacity of adolescents on the verge of emancipation from the child welfare system to navigate this transition. To explore heterogeneity in adolescents' preparation for independent living, person-oriented methods are applied to a large, representative sample of youth about to exit foster care. The analysis suggests four subpopulations defined by distinctive profiles on indicators reflecting multiple domains of life experience. Identifying the particular needs and challenges of subpopulations has implications for efforts to match adolescents aging out of the child welfare system with appropriate services. Title: Approaching the Transition to Adulthood: Distinctive Profiles of Adolescents Aging out of the Child Welfare System Author: Keller, Thomas E., Cusick, Gretchen Ruth, Courtney, Mark E. Year: 2007 The transition to adulthood is marked by new roles and responsibilities in such interrelated domains as education, employment, and family formation. This study investigates the capacity of adolescents on the verge of emancipation from the child welfare system to navigate this transition. To explore heterogeneity in adolescents' preparation for independent living, person-oriented methods are applied to a large, representative sample of youth about to exit foster care. The analysis suggests four subpopulations defined by distinctive profiles on indicators reflecting multiple domains of life experience. Identifying the particular needs and challenges of subpopulations has implications for efforts to match adolescents aging out of the child welfare system with appropriate services. Close

• 6. [Article] Developmental Trajectories of Disruptive Behavior Problems in Preschool Children of Adolescent Mothers

  Using hierarchical linear (HLM), we analyzed individual developmental trajectories of disruptive behavior problems between ages 3.5 to 6.0 years for 183 children of adolescent mothers. We examined how ...

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Developmental Trajectories of Disruptive Behavior Problems in Preschool Children of Adolescent Mothers Author: Spieker, Susan J., Larson, Nancy C., Lewis, Steven M., Keller, Thomas E., Gilchrist, Lewayne D. Year: 1999 Using hierarchical linear (HLM), we analyzed individual developmental trajectories of disruptive behavior problems between ages 3.5 to 6.0 years for 183 children of adolescent mothers. We examined how the level of problem behavior (intercept) and the rate of change over time (slope) are influenced by child's sex, mother's depression/anxiety symptoms, and mother's use of negative control for regulating child behavior. On average, disruptive behavior decreased from age 3.5 to 6.0. Child sex and maternal depression/anxiety related to the level of behavior problems but not to the rate of change. Boys and children of more depressed/ anxious mothers exhibited higher levels of disruptive behavior. Maternal negative control was associated with both level of disruptive behavior and rate of change, and negative control mediated the effects of maternal depression/anxiety. Greater negative control corresponded to higher levels of behavior problems and no reduction in their display over time. Child race moderated effects of negative control. Title: Developmental Trajectories of Disruptive Behavior Problems in Preschool Children of Adolescent Mothers Author: Spieker, Susan J., Larson, Nancy C., Lewis, Steven M., Keller, Thomas E., Gilchrist, Lewayne D. Year: 1999 Using hierarchical linear (HLM), we analyzed individual developmental trajectories of disruptive behavior problems between ages 3.5 to 6.0 years for 183 children of adolescent mothers. We examined how the level of problem behavior (intercept) and the rate of change over time (slope) are influenced by child's sex, mother's depression/anxiety symptoms, and mother's use of negative control for regulating child behavior. On average, disruptive behavior decreased from age 3.5 to 6.0. Child sex and maternal depression/anxiety related to the level of behavior problems but not to the rate of change. Boys and children of more depressed/ anxious mothers exhibited higher levels of disruptive behavior. Maternal negative control was associated with both level of disruptive behavior and rate of change, and negative control mediated the effects of maternal depression/anxiety. Greater negative control corresponded to higher levels of behavior problems and no reduction in their display over time. Child race moderated effects of negative control. Close