title: Supporting college success in foster care alumni: salient factors related to postsecondary retention.
abstract: The current study aimed to identify factors associated with postsecondary disengagement for young people with foster care experience using survey data from a cross-sectional sample of foster care alumni scholarship recipients. Bivariate and multivariate analyses revealed several factors that differentiated those who did and did not disengage from college. Recommendations are given for improving service provision for youth transitioning from foster care who are considering pursuing higher education.
authors.affiliation: University of Washington, USA.
authors.forename: Amy M
authors.initials: AM
authors.lastname: Salazar
mesh_terms: D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D000328:Adult; D002648:Child; D002649:Child Abuse / Q000534:rehabilitation; D003430:Cross-Sectional Studies; D004493:Education; D004522:Educational Status; D005260:Female; D005581:Foster Home Care; D006801:Humans; D016015:Logistic Models; D008297:Male; D009042:Motivation; D015999:Multivariate Analysis; D020380:Needs Assessment; D012944:Social Support; D012959:Socioeconomic Factors; D013332:Student Dropouts; D014481:United States