Young people transitioning from out-of-home care and access to higher education: a critical review of the literature
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2014
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Mendes, P.
Michell, D.
Wilson, J.
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Children Australia, 2014; 39(4):243-252
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Philip Mendes, Dee Michell, and Jacqueline Z. Wilson
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Young people transitioning from out-of-home care are known to have poor educational outcomes compared to their non-care peers. Yet little is known about the experiences or needs of the small numbers of Australian care leavers who enter higher education. This article critically examines existing Australian and international research on the access of care leavers to higher education. A group of pre-care, in-care, transition from care and post-care factors are identified as either hindering or assisting care leavers to maximise their educational opportunities. Some specific policy reforms are recommended to enhance opportunities for Australian care leavers to participate in and complete higher education.
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© The Author(s) 2014