title: Volunteers as resources in preparing foster adolescents for self-sufficiency.
abstract: Volunteers can be extremely valuable resources in a variety of ways in independent-living programs. This article summarizes current usage in many programs nationwide; details specific roles for volunteers, and where weaknesses lie; and specifies recommendations for strong volunteer programming.
authors.affiliation: School of Social Work, University of Illinois, Urbana.
authors.forename: E V
authors.initials: EV
authors.lastname: Mech
authors.forename: E L
authors.initials: EL
authors.lastname: Leonard
mesh_terms: D000203:Activities of Daily Living / Q000379:methods*; D000293:Adolescent; D000359:Aftercare / Q000379:methods; D005581:Foster Home Care / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D012648:Self Care / Q000379:methods*; D012944:Social Support; D014481:United States; D014837:Voluntary Health Agencies; D014838:Volunteers