Peer-centered practice: a theoretical framework for intervention with young people in and from care.
This paper puts forward a conceptual framework for engaging peers as central to transitional services for care-leavers. The situation of youth exiting care is examined and an evidence-informed approach to supporting care-leavers is presented. Exploring the social networks of youth leaving care provides a mechanism for both supporting the maintenance of ties and fostering the development of weak tie connections that facilitate opportunities for social mobility.
Kim
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Snow
Varda
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Mann-Feder
D000293:Adolescent; D002170:Canada; D005581:Foster Home Care; D016352:Group Homes; D006801:Humans; D057187:Independent Living / Q000523:psychology*; D008611:Mentors; D010379:Peer Group; D012946:Social Welfare; D060305:Transition to Adult Care; D055815:Young Adult