When Forever Does Not Mean Forever: Perspectives of Foster Care Alum Following Legal Permanency Disruptions

Resumen

Despite the emphasis on increasing permanency for youth in foster care, outcomes are seldom systematically evaluated after youth achieve legal permanency. This study aimed to understand the experiences of young people who achieved legal, but not relational permanency. Using interpretive phenomenological analysis, we gathered rich and detailed narratives of five adults who underwent a disrupted adoption or guardianship. Findings reveal insight into factors of disruption and the ramifications, showing a complex phenomenon in need of further research.

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Osborn, K. D., Cruce, A., Stevens, B., Hartley, S., & Roundtree-Swain, D. (2024). When Forever Does Not Mean Forever: Perspectives of Foster Care Alum Following Legal Permanency Disruptions. https://doi.org/10.31234/osf.io/xs5e4