Intervention description

Postsecondary Education Services included college or vocational training, counseling, tutoring, and preparation for college entrance exams through the Chafee Foster Care Independence Program (CFCIP). The intervention served youth in foster care who turned 17 in 2011. Youth could receive services at any point between March 2011 and September 2015. Services were offered to youth across the United States. Intervention participants also could receive any other CFCIP-offered services, including other asset-building services such as budgeting and financial education.

Year evaluation began
2011
Services Provided
Short intervention description

Postsecondary Education Services offered tutoring, counseling, and preparation for college entrance exams, with the aim of improving financial well-being and employment and supporting asset building among youth in foster care.

has evidence
Off
Covid-19 Impact
No
Percent Asian
1.00
Percent Black or African American
32.00
Percent Hispanic or Latino of any race
18.00
Percent American Indian or Alaska Native
2.00
Percent White
53.00
Percent More than one race
5.00
Percent Unknown or not reported
7.00
Intervention Primary Service
Populations targeted