Formation and Sustainability of Statewide Networks of Support for Students Experiencing Foster Care in Higher Education

Autor/in	Tiller, Lori
Titel	Formation and Sustainability of Statewide Networks of Support for Students Experiencing Foster Care in Higher Education
Quelle	(2022), (138 Seiten) PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit Ph.D. Dissertation, University of Georgia
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Monographie
ISBN	979-8-3719-7411-2
Schlagwörter	Hochschulschrift; Dissertation; College Students; Foster Care; Networks; Child Welfare; Sustainability; State Policy; Social Action + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Thesis; Dissertations; Academic thesis; Collegestudent; Pflegehilfe; Kindeswohl; Nachhaltigkeit; Soziales Handeln
Abstract	Over the past 10-15 years, self-described "statewide networks of support" have emerged to serve students experiencing foster care (SEFC) who seek to access postsecondary education. These networks, designed to foster communication between professionals in higher education and their counterparts in the child-welfare system, consist of individuals, nonprofit organizations, state government representation, and higher education institution faculty and administrators. The purpose of this qualitative study is to explore the formation and sustainability of statewide networks of higher education and child welfare professionals supporting SEFC. To date no research exists on how these networks form and what is in place with the network to allow it to sustain over time. This study presents a comprehensive review of the literature pertinent to SEFC, the policies and practices relevant to their pursuit of higher education, and an examination of two theoretical frameworks, social movement theory and strategic action field theory, that aids in context and interpretation of the results. Through a qualitative analysis, descriptive findings are presented on longevity of networks, current policy implementation in each state, and discussion on formation from interview participants. Three major themes emerged within each of the formation and sustainability contexts, which explore how important individual champions, relationship building, and mission driven boundaries are to both form and sustain networks. The study ends with a set of six conclusions and implications for future research, theory, and practice. [The dissertation citations contained here are published with the permission of ProQuest LLC. Further reproduction is prohibited without permission. Copies of dissertations may be obtained by Telephone (800) 1-800-521-0600. Web page: http://www.proquest.com/en-US/products/dissertations/individuals.shtml.] (As Provided).
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Update	2024/1/01