Training and Preparation for Caregiving of Older Foster Youth: Perspectives of Foster Parents.

How to best prepare older youth in foster care for independence remains a child welfare challenge. This article presents findings from a study assessing foster parent perspectives of caregiving and training to care for older youth. Findings suggest gaps in foster parent's knowledge and readiness to prepare young adults for independence. However, their connectedness to foster youth post-placement suggests that foster parents may be an overlooked resource for supporting the transition of older youth. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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