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Supporting Youth Transitioning Out of Foster Care - Employment Programs

1. Youth who age out of foster care are found to have less stable employment and lower earnings than youth in the general population.

A. True

B. False


2. Given the disconcerting employment outcomes for youth after exiting foster care, which of the following are especially important for youth in care as well as those who have transitioned out of care?

A. Independent living programs that provide effective career development.

B. Independent living programs that provide effective employment training.

C. Independent living programs that provide effective job placement.

D. All of the above.


3. Compared with adult employment programs, employment programs for youth tend to be both longer-term, usually lasting six months to several years, and more comprehensive, providing services other than a job or a training course.

A. True

B. False


4. In New York City’s Young Adult Literacy Program, youth participants who also worked in a summer internship program attended more class hours and improved their _____ grades more than those without an internship.

A. High-school

B. Math

C. History

D. English


5. All of the following youth attributes may influence the type of employment program that will be most effective, except for:

A. Age

B. Job readiness

C. Reading level

D. All of the above influence the program effectiveness


6. In some cases, parents and other caretakers may also benefit from training.

A. True

B. False


7. The program sites that are not as successful in maintaining strong connections with the employers lack which of the following?

A. An on-site job developer to engage employers and youth.

B. Work experiences that are paid.

C. Job retention services.

D. All of the above.


8. Employability is not affected solely by possession of the technical skills required for a job; youth also must learn skills necessary for a collaborative work environment, such as:

A. Interpersonal skills

B. Conflict resolution

C. Emotion regulation

D. All of the above


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