Nonkin Natural Mentors in the Lives of Older Youths in Foster Care |
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Authors: | Michelle R Munson J Curtis McMillen |
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Institution: | (1) George Warren Brown School of Social Work, Washington University in St. Louis, Campus Box 1196, One Brookings Drive Street, St. Louis, MO 63130-4899, USA;(2) Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences, Case Western Reserve University, 10900 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44106, USA |
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Abstract: | This study explored the nonkin natural mentoring relationships among older youths in foster care. Three hundred thirty-nine
youths nearing their exit from one state’s alternative care system were interviewed. Those that reported the presence of a
natural mentor, 62% (n=211), were subsequently asked about how they met their mentor, how long they have known their mentor, how frequently they
have contact with their mentor, and the quality of the relationship. Seventy percent of the youth with mentors reported having
known their mentors for over 1 year. Youth reported high levels of contact and relationship quality. Ethnic group membership,
gender, where youth were living, and clinical characteristics were associated with individual mentoring characteristics. Child
and adult service delivery systems might benefit from considering ways to support the continuation of these relationships
during the transition period. |
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Keywords: | Keyword" target="_blank">Keyword natural mentoring older youths foster care transition |
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