Youth Aging Out Of Foster Care And Homelessness In The U.s. And Other Developed Nations March 27, 2008

Youth aging out of foster care (typically at age 18) in the U.S. and other developed nations often have serious challenges as they attempt to "make it" as independent adults. Based on his own follow up of such youth in the Detroit area and other studies, Dr. Toro will present data on homelessness and many other outcomes among these youth. He will propose interventions that might alleviate the poor outcomes often seen in these youth. Paul A. Toro is Professor of Psychology at Wayne State University in Detroit. He was President of the Society for Community Research and Action (Division 27, Community Psychology, of the American Psychological Association) in 2003-04.