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Florida is Listening to Every Youth…Every Year Survey Project: Fall 2011 of 72


About the Survey: Florida continues to be a national leader in collecting self-report data and information from youth and young adults who are currently under our care in the foster care system or have aged out of our foster care system. Beginning in 2006/2007, Florida implemented the Independent Living Services Critical Checklist; a paper survey completed by youth, young adults and caseworkers. In 2011, Florida contracted with Cby25™ Initiative to update and expand the survey tool. Cby25™ Initiative launched the Florida version of My Services. The Florida version of My Services is comprised of questions about services required under Florida Statute and Administrative Code combined with questions from the original IL Checklist and topics from Florida’s Quality Parenting Initiative and the Gabriel Myers Workgroup. Most importantly, we added questions from our young people who identified subject matter significant to them…What did they want us to ask? What did they want to make sure we knew about their services while in foster care? Methodology: 1- The survey is specific to youth ages 13-17 eligible for services under Florida Statute 409.1451. The questions are written in youth friendly language. 2- Following the services age groups identified by DCF, the survey has questions specific to ages: 13-14 15-16 Age 17 3- The survey administration period for this report was September 1, 2011 – October 31, 2011 4- The survey is administered on-line. Youth can access the survey from home, school or community location. [Phone surveys were conducted by Cby25™ Initiative staff with youth who requested a phone survey based on their individual preference or placement in a facility where internet access may be prohibited.] 5- On-Line “Chat” Help and a phone helpdesk provided support and assistance during the survey administration For reporting 1- Youth responses are reported by question/ by age. Similar topics are grouped together for this report 2- For some questions a percentage response may have been calculated. In such cases, there is a reference and explanation.


About the Report:

This report was designed to be a communication tool to our state system, legislature, Community Based Care lead agencies, providers, funders, community stakeholders and the youth and young adults who provided the information. We know from national and statewide research the poor outcomes of youth aging out of foster care. We know what the data says about low graduation rates, high rates of pregnancy, criminal activity and homelessness. However, each of us reading this report can refuse to reinforce that “self-fulfilling” prophecy for our youth in foster care. With the My Services survey data we can change outcomes and write a different ending to the story for our youth in foster care. We can focus on what we know to be predictors of success for all young people. We can ensure our youth are building assets while in our foster care system. Assets are that future “bank” that will level the playing field when our youth leave foster care and compete with their peers for employment, housing and social opportunities. Examples of assets for our youth in foster care are educational achievement, employment experience, permanent connections to supportive adults and a personal investment in their own success. In addition, we want our youth in foster care to build social capital another predictor of success for young people. Our young people build social capital when we stress normalcy and ensure our youth in foster care can make and expand connections to individuals and networks that can offer them the opportunities to explore their educational, employment and leisure/social interests. It is our hope that we will use the data from this report to inform and influence policy and practice. We can learn from our youth in foster care about what’s working for them and areas where we need improvement. We can use the data in this report as part of our quality assurance and monitoring and future planning for service delivery. Over 1600 youth in foster care took the time to “talk” to us; often telling us personal information about themselves and how they are doing while in our care… This report is meant to be an easy to understand telling of what we learned.

Diane M. Zambito Cby25™ Initiative


“Asset” My Identification, History

& Personal Memories


Q: I have a State of Florida Identification Card. AGE 13 14 15 16 17 Total Yes 38 57 95 201 296 687 No 171 212 259 243 127 1012 Total 209 269 354 444 423 1699 Percent Yes 18% 21% 27% 45% 70%

Q: I have access to an original or certified copy of my Birth Certificate. AGE 13 14 15 16 17 Total Yes 105 140 206 313 340 1104 No 104 129 148 131 83 595 Total 209 269 354 444 423 1699 Percent Yes 50% 52% 58% 71% 80%

Q: I have my Social Security Card. AGE 13 14 15 16 17 Total Yes 63 107 150 201 281 802 No 146 162 204 243 142 897 Total 209 269 354 444 423 1699 Percent Yes 30% 40% 42% 45% 66%

Required: Florida Statute and/or

Administrative Code


Administrative Code


Administrative Code


Q: I have access to my Medicaid Card. AGE 13 14 15 16 17 Total Yes 79 138 172 258 271 918 No 130 131 182 186 152 781 Total 209 269 354 444 423 1699 Percent Yes 38% 51% 49% 58% 64%

Q: Do you know your Medicaid Number? AGE 16 17 Total

Yes 108 130 238 No 336 293 629 Total 444 423 867 Percent Yes 24% 31%

381 youth responded “yes” to the question: I have a Master Trust account. We then asked: Q: I know how much money is in my [Master Trust] account. AGE 13 14 15 16 17 Total Yes 17 18 37 56 59 187 No 21 28 44 54 47 194 Total 38 46 81 110 106 381 Percent Yes 45% 39% 46% 51% 56%


Administrative Code


Administrative Code


Q: I have read some or parts of my dependency record. [Access to the Foster Care Case File] AGE 13 14 15 16 17 Total Yes 64 97 139 219 238 757 No 145 172 215 225 185 942 Total 209 269 354 444 423 1699 Percent Yes 31% 36% 39% 49% 56%

Q: I know who to ask to get my dependency records. [Access to the Foster Care Case File] AGE 13 14 15 16 17 Total Yes 102 164 215 313 312 1106 No 107 105 139 131 111 593 Total 209 269 354 444 423 1699 Percent Yes 49% 61% 61% 71% 74%


Q: I have a collection of pictures, records of special events, and important papers from my time in foster care. AGE 13 14 15 16 17 Total Yes 110 168 179 269 267 993 No 99 101 175 175 156 706 Total 209 269 354 444 423 1699 Percent Yes 53% 62% 51% 61% 63%

Q: I have a recent photograph of myself taken in the last 3 months. AGE 13 14 15 16 17 Total Yes 147 204 275 339 330 1295 No 62 65 79 105 93 404 Total 209 269 354 444 423 1699 Percent Yes 70% 76% 78% 76% 78%

Q: I have a recent photograph of siblings taken in the last 3 months. AGE 13 14 15 16 17 Total Yes 98 115 137 196 168 714 No 97 137 197 229 225 885 I do not have siblings. 14 17 20 19 30 100 Total 209 269 354 444 423 1699 Percent Yes 47% 43% 39% 44% 40%


Q: I have a photograph of my relatives taken in the last year. AGE 13 14 15 16 17 Total Yes 86 123 146 214 208 777 No 123 146 208 230 215 922 Total 209 269 354 444 423 1699 Percent Yes 41% 46% 41% 48% 49%

Q: I have address and contact information for my relatives. AGE 13 14 15 16 17 Total Yes 119 175 231 321 308 1154 No 54 47 71 67 64 303 I have some information, but there are other relatives I would like to have contact with 36 47 52 56 51 242 Total 209 269 354 444 423 1699 Percent Yes 57% 65% 65% 72% 73%


“Asset”: Being Informed and Involved

Legal: Case Plans, Judicial Reviews, Permanency Goals & Court Hearings


Q: Do you have a case plan? AGE 15 16 17 Total Yes 279 356 366 1001 No 64 71 49 184 I have a case plan but I don't agree with it 11 17 8 36 Total 354 444 423 1221 Percent Yes 79% 80% 87%

↓If youth responded “Yes” or “I have a case plan but I don’t agree with it” to the question Do you have a case plan, we asked: Q: Did you help develop your case plan? AGE 15 16 17 Total Yes 173 250 277 700 No 117 123 97 337 Total 290 373 374 1037 Percent Yes 60% 67% 74%

Case Plan &

Court Hearings


Administrative Code

Florida Statute requires the case plan to be signed by the youth; unless the youth is not of an age or capacity to participate in the case-planning process.

Additionally, statute requires [when appropriate] the case plans for youth who are age 13 or older contain written descriptions of programs and services that assist with the transition from foster care to independent living.

↓If youth responded “Yes” or “I have a case plan but I don’t agree with it” to the question Do you have a case plan, we asked: Q: I have a copy of my signed case plan. AGE 15 16 17 Total Yes 127 174 183 484 No 163 199 191 553 Total 290 373 374 1037 Percent Yes 44% 47% 49%


Q: Do you attend your foster care court hearings? AGE 13 14 15 16 17 Total Yes 33% 38% 44% 49% 59% Sometimes 27% 32% 30% 28% 27% No, but I want to attend my foster care court hearings 22% 16% 15% 13% 9% I do not want to attend my foster care court hearings 18% 14% 11% 10% 5% Total 209 269 354 444 423 1699

Florida Statute requires that the youth [beginning at age 13] receive notice of judicial review hearings.

Florida Administrative Code requires that the youth is ensured transportation to judicial review hearings [Unless ordered otherwise by the Court].


Administrative Code


Q: I understand my court approved permanency goal is: AGE 13* 14* 15* 16* 17* Total Reunification with my father 5% 6% 17% 11% 10% Reunification with my mother 23% 22% 4% 4% 1% Reunification with the family from which I was removed 11% 8% 9% 8% 2% Adoption 34% 31% 29% 17% 8% Placement with relative 4% 7% 7% 5% 2% Legal Guardianship 1% 2% 5% 5% 5% Another Planned Permanent Living Arrangement 1% 6% 12% 27% 51% I do not know what my permanency goal is 20% 18% 18% 23% 21% Total 209 269 354 444 423 1699

*We reported the youth responses in percentage (%) to highlight the percentage of youth who reported they did not know what their permanency goal was. To calculate the actual number of respondents: Percentage (%) x Total number of youth responding for that age group.

Q: Do you understand what your permanency goal means? AGE 13 14 15 16 17 Total Yes 147 216 270 369 347 1349 No 62 53 84 75 76 350 Total 209 269 354 444 423 1699 Percent Yes 70% 80% 76% 83% 82%

Q: I understand that I am entitled to have the courts review my permanency goal. AGE 13 14 15 16 17 Total Yes 170 234 311 412 388 1515 No 39 35 43 32 35 184 Total 209 269 354 444 423 1699 Percent Yes 81% 87% 88% 93% 92%

Permanency

Goal


Q: I want to be adopted. AGE 13 14 15 16 17 Total Yes 41% 29% 34% 21% 10% No 44% 47% 49% 65% 84% I am not sure. 15% 23% 17% 14% 6% Total 209 269 354 444 423 1699 Percent Yes 41% 29% 34% 21% 10%

Q: Is there an adult in your life that you go to for advice and support (DO NOT count your caseworker, foster parents, or staff at a group home)? AGE 13 14 15 16 17 Total Yes 137 195 277 346 351 1306 No 72 74 77 98 72 393 Total 209 269 354 444 423 1699 Percent Yes 66% 72% 78% 78% 83%

Q: I have participated in a staffing to find out if I am eligible for Subsidized Independent Living (SIL.)

AGE 16 17 Total Yes 281 305 586 No 163 118 281 Total 444 423 867 Percent Yes 63% 72%

Adoption

Connections to Supportive Adults Outside of the Foster Care System

Permanency Tool: Subsidized Independent

Living

Florida Statute requires that youth beginning at age 16* are evaluated for SIL [Living in a setting that is not licensed]. SIL does not just mean an “apartment on their own”. SIL can be a permanency tool to engage the youth’s social network— from school, faith based, or other supportive adults— to become bridge families & permanent connections for youth transitioning from foster care. [ * Youth must meet Eligibility Requirements]


Administrative Code


Administrative Code


“Asset”: Educational Achievement


Q: In this school year have you changed schools? AGE 13 14 15 16 17 Total Yes 69 69 104 129 135 506 No 140 200 250 315 288 1193 Total 209 269 354 444 423 1699 Percent Yes 33% 26% 29% 29% 32%

Q: What grade are you in? AGE 13 14 15 16 17 Total 6th 28 6 0 0 0 34 7th 81 38 6 2 0 127 8th 93 104 47 15 4 263 9th 5 111 159 78 25 378 10th 0 9 128 157 59 353 11th 0 1 9 148 134 292 12th 0 0 0 13 113 126 I have a high school diploma 0 0 1 0 8 9 I have a GED 0 6 0 8 24 38 Does not apply to me 0 38 4 8 11 61 I am currently enrolled in GED classes 2

104 0 15 45 166 Total 209 269 354 444 423 1699

Q: If youth responded “yes” to the question In this school year have you changed schools? We then asked: How many schools have you attended? AGE 13 14 15 16 17 Total 2 43 51 59 94 87 334 3 11 4 27 15 20 77 4 or more 15 14 18 20 28 95 Total 69 69 104 129 135 506

[Risk Factor] School Moves


Q: Do you have an Education & Career Path Plan (This may be your epep)? AGE 13 14 15 16 17 Total Yes 31% 31% 34% 41% 51% No 69% 69% 66% 59% 49% Total 209 269 354 444 423 1699

↓Q: If youth responded “yes” to the question Do you have an Education & Career Path Plan. We then asked: Q: I have Signed my Education & Career Path Plan and it is filed with the court. AGE 13 14 15 16 17 Total Yes; I have signed my plan and it is filed with the court 14 29 33 65 77 218 Yes; I have signed my plan, but I do not know if it has been filed with the court 21 23 44 65 75 228 No; I have not signed my education and career path plan 30 32 43 53 65 223 Total 65 84 120 183 217 669

Q: I have an IEP (Individualized Education Plan). AGE 13 14 15 16 17 Total Yes 37% 35% 46% 46% 44% No 24% 27% 26% 30% 29% I don't know 39% 38% 28% 24% 27% Total 209 269 354 444 423 1699

Q: I have a school 504 plan. AGE 13 14 15 16 17 Total Yes 6% 6% 5% 9% 8% No 35% 31% 35% 34% 34% I don't know 59% 63% 60% 57% 58% Total 209 269 354 444 423 1699


Q: Is the plan for you to stay in your current school or education program? AGE 13 14 15 16 17 Total Yes 171 224 267 368 331 1361 No 38 45 87 76 92 338 Total 209 269 354 444 423 1699 Percent Yes 82% 83% 75% 83% 78%

↓Q: If youth responded, “no” to the question Do you have an Education & Career Path Plan, We then asked the following: AGE 13 14 15 16 17 Total I agree with changing my school or education program 29 38 61 60 68 256 I DO NOT agree with changing my school or education program 9 7 26 16 24 82 Total 38 45 87 76 92 338


* Percent (%) calculated by: total of responses ÷ total number of youth responding to question. Q: Who helps with your homework? [Select all that apply] ►1699 Youth Responded AGE 13 14 15 16 17 Total %* Foster Parents 92 89 113 110 78 482 28% Group Home Staff 62 87 81 113 84 427 25% Mentor 24 24 25 36 25 134 8% Tutor 50 71 66 93 73 353 21% Teachers at school 77 85 110 133 104 509 30% No one helps me with my homework 51 65 108 167 192 583 34% Other 0 0 0 0 0 0 0% * Percent (%) calculated by: total of responses ÷ total number of youth responding to question.

Q: During this school year - who attended the parent/teacher conferences with you? [Select all that apply] ►1699 Youth Responded AGE 13 14 15 16 17 Total %* Biological Parent(s)/Family 5 8 9 21 5 48 3% Family 3 9 16 18 15 61 4% Foster Parents 89 87 117 96 83 472 28% Group Home Staff 37 59 74 103 69 342 20% Caseworker 36 52 74 109 106 377 22% ILS Worker 4 10 7 18 30 69 4% Guardian Ad Litem 12 18 27 24 37 118 7% Mentor 5 4 5 11 11 36 2% Other 17 25 16 34 28 120 7% No one attended my parent/teacher conferences 55 75 116 166 169 581 34%

Q: Do your foster parents or group home staff review your school grades and report card with you? AGE 13 14 15 16 17 Total Yes 184 234 298 352 301 1369 No 25 35 56 92 122 330 Total 209 269 354 444 423 1699 Percent Yes 88% 87% 84% 79% 71%

Support to be

Successful in School

Q: Does your caseworker review your school grades and report cards with you? AGE 13 14 15 16 17 Total Yes 148 194 248 322 292 1204 No 61 75 106 122 131 495 Total 209 269 354 444 423 1699 Percent Yes 71% 72% 70% 73% 69%


Q: I have information on the tuition waiver.

AGE 15 16 17 Total

Yes 120 216 240 576 No 234 228 183 645 Total 354 444 423 1221 Percent Yes 34% 49% 57%

* Percent (%) calculated by: total of responses ÷ total number of youth responding to question

Q: What is your educational goal? ►1221 Youth Responded AGE 15 16 17 Total High School Regular Diploma 0 0 160 160 High School Special Diploma 0 0 15 15 Associates Degree 47 48 22 117 Bachelors Degree 95 141 84 320 Masters Program or Higher 125 130 81 336 Vocational 30 50 38 118 GED program 0 0 0 0 Military 39 55 17 111 Apprenticeship 3 4 2 9 No further education past 16 15 16 4 35

Q: I have completed the following admissions/vocational tests: [Select all that apply] ►1221 Youth Responded AGE 15 16 17 Total %* PSAT 56 81 78 215 18% SAT 22 27 46 95 8% ACT 3 20 51 74 6% College Placement Test 6 13 29 48 4% ASVAB (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery) 0 8 17 25 2% None 274 329 273 876

Planning for

Post‐Secondary Education


Q: My caseworker has explained to me that I may be eligible for a State of Florida Tuition Waiver and other benefits if I leave foster care to legal guardianship if after the age of 16. AGE 15 16 17 Total Yes 216 338 349 903 No 138 106 74 318 Total 354 444 423 1221 Percent Yes 61% 76% 83%

Q: My caseworker has explained to me that I may be eligible for a State of Florida Tuition Waiver and other benefits if I am adopted after the age of 16.

AGE 15 16 17 Total Yes 205 299 317 821 No 149 145 106 400 Total 354 444 423 1221 Percent Yes 58% 67% 75%

Q: I have been explained the information on the Bright Futures Scholarship program including information on application deadlines and grade point requirements. AGE 13 14 15 16 17 Total Yes 6 48 167 245 255 721 No 0 75 187 199 168 629 Total 6 123 354 444 423 1350 Percent Yes 100% 39% 47% 55% 60%


Administrative Code


Administrative Code


Administrative Code


Q: I have been explained information on other grants, scholarships and waivers. AGE 13 14 15 16 17 Total Yes 5 60 173 269 287 794 No 1 63 181 175 136 556 Total 6 123 354 444 423 1350 Percent Yes 83% 49% 49% 61% 68%

If youth ages 15-17 responded “12th grade” "I have a high school” or “I have a GED” to the question: What grade are you in, we ask: Q: I have completed my FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid). AGE 15 16 17 Total Yes 0 3 31 34 No 1 18 114 133 Total 1 21 145 167 Percent Yes 0% 14% 21%

Q: Have you applied for other scholarships and grants? AGE 15 16 17 Total Yes 18 40 51 109 No 336 404 372 1112 Total 354 444 423 1221 Percent Yes 5% 9% 12%


Administrative Code


“Asset”:Prepared for Employment &

Employment Experience


Q: I completed a Career Interest Survey in my school. AGE 15 16 17 Total Yes 131 209 202 542 No 145 134 118 397 I do not know 78 101 103 282 Total 354 444 423 1221 Percent Yes 37% 47% 48% Q: I have reviewed my career interests with: [Select All that Apply] AGE 15 16 17 Total Biological Parent(s)/ Family 60 86 64 245 Foster Parents 95 118 100 283 Group Home Staff 65 104 88 337 Caseworker 145 216 187 459 ILS Worker 56 136 146 351 Guardian Ad Litem 69 97 77 200 Mentor 26 55 45 160 Other 60 91 51 227 No one 85 80 90 265

Q: We review my career interests as part of my Education & Career Plan/Case Plan. AGE 15 16 17 Total Yes 220 319 322 861 No 134 125 101 360 Total 354 444 423 1221 Percent Yes 62% 72% 76%

Exploring

Career Interests


Administrative Code


Q: I am learning job skills and independence by earning extra money by babysitting, mowing lawns, cleaning yards and other activities approved by my foster parent or group home staff. AGE 13 14 15 16 17 Total Yes 88 123 148 205 225 789 No 121 146 206 239 198 910 Total 209 269 354 444 423 1699 Percent Yes 42% 46% 42% 46% 53%

Q: I am getting job experience by volunteering. AGE 13 14 15 16 17 Total Yes 42 77 129 191 201 640 No 167 192 225 253 222 1059 Total 209 269 354 444 423 1699 Percent Yes 20% 29% 36% 43% 48%

Q: I have completed a life skills training program on how to get a job-including job interviewing skills, completing a job application and resume. AGE 15 16 Total Yes 164 275 439 No 190 169 359 Total 354 444 798 Percent Yes 46% 62%


Administrative Code


Q: I have been told about youth employment programs in my area, by my caseworker or staff. AGE 13 14 15 16 17 Total Yes 67 112 114 218 213 724 No 142 157 240 226 210 975 Total 209 269 354 444 423 1699 Percent Yes 32% 42% 32% 49% 50%

Q: I know how to get a job- including interviewing skills, completing a job application and writing a resume. AGE 15 16 17 Total Yes 226 330 360 916 No 128 114 63 305 Total 354 444 423 1221 Percent Yes 62% 74% 85%

Q: What additional help do you need to get a job? AGE 15 16 17 Total Interviewing skills 60 76 61 197 Finding companies that are hiring 74 102 72 248 Job coaching 52 79 62 193 Learning how to complete a resume 91 124 101 316 Learning how to complete a job application 97 126 90 313 Learning how to work out problems with coworkers and bosses 55 71 42 168 Proper clothing 74 84 53 211 Better reading and/or math skills 124 188 159 471 None 140 128 132 400


Q: I am currently employed. AGE 15 16 17 Total Yes 17 24 42 83 No 337 420 381 1138 Total 354 444 423 1221 Percent Yes 5% 5% 10%

↓If youth responded “yes” to the question I am currently employed, we ask: Q: Are you employed: AGE 15 16 17 Total Part Time 13 21 36 70 Full Time (over 30 hours per week) 1 0 3 4 Seasonal 3 2 0 5 On-call 0 1 3 4 Total 17 24 42 83

↓If youth responded “yes” to the question I am currently employed, we ask: Q: Total number of hours worked per week on average (all jobs): AGE 15 16 17 Total Under 10 10 11 7 28 11-20 5 9 23 37 21-30 1 4 10 15 31-40 0 0 0 0 Over 40 1 0 2 3


↓If youth responded “yes” to the question I am currently employed, we ask: Q: What is your hourly wage? AGE 15 16 17 Total Less than Florida minimum wage+tips/per hour 5 6 8 19 Florida Minimum Wage/per hour 8 12 24 44 Above minimum wage to $8.00/per hour 1 4 4 9 $8.01 to $10.00 per hour 2 2 4 8 $10.01 to $12.00 per hour 0 0 1 1 $12.01 to $14.00 per hour 0 0 0 0 $14.01 to $16.00 per hour 1 0 0 1 Over $16.00 per hour 0 0 1 1

↓If youth responded “yes” to the question I am currently employed, we ask: Q: How long have you been in your job? AGE 15 16 17 Total 1 month 7 8 10 25 2 to 3 months 3 5 12 20 4 to 5 months 1 4 7 12 6 to 12 months 3 5 7 15 Over a year 3 2 3 8 Two years or more 0 0 3 25


↓If youth responded “yes” to the question I am currently employed, we ask: Q: Does your job offer Health Care benefits? AGE 15 16 17 Total Yes 5 5 12 22 No 10 9 23 42 I do not know 2 10 7 19 Total 17 24 42 83 Percent Yes 29% 21% 29%

↓If youth responded “yes” to the question I am currently employed, we ask: Q: Does your job offer Education Benefits, such as tuition assistance? AGE 15 16 17 Total Yes 3 4 12 19 No 10 9 18 37 I do not know 4 11 12 27 Total 17 24 42 83 Percent Yes 18% 17% 29%


Q: Do you have a reliable means of transportation to work? AGE 15 16 17 Total Yes 49 98 137 284 No 27 24 46 97 Do not work 278 322 240 840 Total 354 444 423 1221 Percent Yes 14% 22% 33%

Q: I am currently attending an employment training program specific to my interests and abilities. AGE 15 16 Total Yes 40 90 130 No 314 354 668 Total 354 444 798 Percent Yes 11% 20%

Q: I have completed an employment training program specific to my interest and abilities. AGE 15 16 Total Yes 53 99 152 No 301 345 646 Total 354 444 798 Percent Yes 15% 22%


“Asset”:Financial Literacy, Budgeting

& Money Management


Q: I receive my personal allowance each week. AGE 13 14 15 16 17 Total Yes 123 155 206 239 215 938 No 86 114 148 205 208 761 Total 209 269 354 444 423 1699 Percent Yes 59% 58% 58% 54% 51%

Q: I have completed a life skills training program and I know how to complete a budget. AGE

15 16 17 Total Yes 167 267 300 734 No 177 164 112 453 I had the opportunity to attend training on how to complete a budget- I DID NOT WANT TO ATEND 10 13 11 34 Total 354 444 423 1221 Percent Yes 47% 60% 71%

Q: I am able to spend my personal allowance on items that I want. AGE 13 14 15 16 17 Total Yes 179 222 280 356 344 1381 No 30 47 74 88 79 318 Total 209 269 354 444 423 1699 Percent Yes 86% 83% 79% 80% 81%

Q: I have completed a life skills training program on financial literacy and banking.

AGE 15 16 17 Total Yes 146 240 281 667 No 199 196 131 526 I had the opportunity to attend training on financial literacy and banking- I DID NOT WANT TO ATTEND 9 8 11 28 Total 354 444 423 1221


Administrative Code


Administrative Code


Administrative Code


Q: I have my own checking account. AGE 13 14 15 16 17 Total Yes 15 20 35 64 122 256 No 194 249 319 380 301 1443 Total 209 269 354 444 423 1699 Percent Yes 7% 7% 10% 14% 29%

↓If youth responded “yes” to the question I have my own checking account, we ask: Q: I USE my checking account at least ONE time every three months.

AGE 13 14 15 16 17 Total Yes 8 11 21 38 94 172 No 7 9 14 26 28 84 Total 15 20 35 64 122 265 Percent Yes 53% 55% 60% 59% 77%

Q: I have my own savings account. AGE 13 14 15 16 17 Total Yes 16 37 59 99 142 353 No 193 232 295 345 281 1346 Total 209 269 354 444 423 1699 Percent Yes 8% 14% 17% 22% 34%

→If youth responded “yes” to the question I have my own checking account, we ask: Q: I USE my savings account at least ONE time every three months. AGE 13 14 15 16 17 Total Yes 8 16 31 56 93 204 No 8 21 28 43 49 149 Total 16 37 59 99 142 634 Percent Yes 50% 43% 53% 57% 65%

Florida Statute requires that each youth by age 17 has an open bank account or has the identification and been provided with essential banking skills to open an account.


“Asset”: Health & Well Being


Q: Date of your last Dental Examination: AGE

13 14 15 16 17 Total Within the last month 42 64 82 101 117 406 Within the last 3 months 77 77 119 126 129 528 Within the last 6 months 42 67 73 113 100 395 Within the last year 11 13 23 40 32 119 More than 1 year ago 4 13 11 15 15 58 I do not know 33 35 46 49 30 193 Total 209 269 354 444 423 1699

Q: Are you receiving the dental care you need? AGE 13 14 15 16 17 Total Yes 189 235 318 388 379 1509 No 20 34 36 56 44 190 Total 209 269 354 444 423 1699 Percent Yes 90% 87% 90% 87% 90%

Dental Care


Q: Date of your last Eye Examination: AGE 13 14 15 16 17 Total Within the last month 30 30 53 51 48 212 Within the last 3 months 39 53 60 96 90 338 Within the last 6 months 39 54 74 85 90 342 Within the last year 29 40 65 92 77 303 More than 1 year ago 16 24 35 38 50 163 I do not know 56 68 67 82 68 341 Total 209 269 354 444 423 1460

Q: I would like to have an eye exam to see if I need glasses or contacts. AGE 13 14 15 16 17 Total Yes 89 100 125 166 165 645 No 120 169 229 278 258 1054 Total 209 269 354 444 423 1699 Percent Yes 43% 37% 35% 37% 39%

Q: Do you wear glasses or contact lenses? AGE 13 14 15 16 17 Total Yes 69 104 142 200 183 698 No 117 129 175 193 193 807 I am supposed to wear glasses or contact lenses, but I do not have them even though I need them 23 36 37 51 47 194 Total 209 269 354 444 423 1699


Q: Do you have any specific medical concerns at this time? AGE 13 14 15 16 17 Total Yes 32 42 55 71 64 264 No; I am receiving the medical care I need 177 227 299 373 359 1435 Total 209 269 354 444 423 1699 Percent Yes 15% 16% 16% 16% 15%

Q: Someone has discussed my medical care with me. AGE 13 14 15 16 17 Total Yes 134 198 250 340 331 1253 No 75 71 104 104 92 446 Total 209 269 354 444 423 1699 Percent Yes 85% 74% 71% 77% 78%

Q: When was your last gynecological appointment? AGE 13 14 15 16 17 Total In the last 3 months 23 38 46 86 102 295 Over 6 months ago 10 12 44 38 56 160 Over 1 year ago 9 11 21 38 28 107 I have never been to a gynecologist 86 119 124 119 105 553

Medical Care


Q: Are you receiving the mental health care you need? AGE 13 14 15 16 17 Total Yes 134 148 211 260 216 969 No 14 17 31 29 38 129 I do not need mental health services 51 90 97 136 152 526 I am receiving mental health services I DO NOT WANT 10 14 15 19 17 75 Total 209 269 354 444 423 1699 Percent Yes 64% 55% 60% 59% 51%

Q: Are you receiving the substance abuse treatment services you need? AGE 13 14 15 16 17 Total Yes 30 50 81 95 78 334 No 47 47 42 46 53 235 I do not need substance abuse treatment services 129 168 223 292 278 1090 I am receiving substance abuse treatment services I DO NOT WANT 3 4 8 11 14 40 Total 209 269 354 444 423 1699 Percent Yes 14% 19% 23% 21% 18%


Q: Are you currently taking any prescription medications? AGE 13 14 15 16 17 Total Yes 109 138 169 205 172 793 No 100 131 185 239 251 906 Total 209 269 354 444 423 1699 Percent Yes 52% 51% 48% 46% 41%

↓If youth responded “yes” to the question Are you currently taking any prescription medications, we ask: Q: Do you know the name of ALL the medications you are taking? AGE 13 14 15 16 17 Total Yes 84 112 140 179 148 663 No 25 26 29 26 24 130 Total 109 138 169 205 172 793 Percent Yes 77% 81% 83% 87% 86%

↓If youth responded “yes” to the question Are you currently taking any prescription medications, we ask: Q: Do you know what the medications are for? AGE 13 14 15 16 17 Total Yes 100 129 159 199 162 749 No 9 9 10 6 10 44 Total 109 138 169 205 172 793 Percent Yes 92% 93% 94% 97% 94%

Prescription Medication

↓If youth responded “yes” to the question Are you currently taking any prescription medications, we ask: Q: Do you understand the possible side effects of your medication? AGE 13 14 15 16 17 Total Yes 66 104 134 173 152 629 No 43 34 35 32 20 164 Total 109 138 169 205 172 793 Percent Yes 61% 75% 79% 84% 88%


↓If youth responded “yes” to the question Are you currently taking any prescription medications, we ask: Q: Were you involved in deciding to take the medication? AGE 13 14 15 16 17 Total Yes 73 95 135 173 144 620 No 36 43 34 32 28 173 Total 109 138 169 205 172 793 Percent Yes 67% 69% 80% 84% 84%

↓If youth responded “yes” to the question Are you currently taking any prescription medications, we ask: Q: Do you agree that you should be taking the medications? AGE 13 14 15 16 17 Total Yes 91 94 134 165 139 623 No 18 44 35 40 33 170 Total 109 138 169 205 172 793 Percent Yes 83% 68% 79% 80% 81%

↓If youth responded “yes” to the question Are you currently taking any prescription medications, we ask: Q: Is there someone that you talk to about your medications? AGE 13 14 15 16 17 Total Yes, and I think they listen to my concerns 95 109 138 172 150 664 I have someone to talk to, but I DO NOT think they listen to my concerns 9 22 24 23 15 93 I do not have anyone to talk to about my medications 5 7 7 10 7 36 Total 109 138 169 205 172 793 Percent Yes 87% 79% 82% 84% 87%

Prescription Medications


Q: I have LEARNED about the risks of using drugs, alcohol and tobacco. AGE 13 14 15 16 17 Total Yes 202 259 347 434 412 1654 No 7 10 7 10 11 45 Total 209 269 354 444 423 1699 Percent Yes 97% 96% 98% 98% 97%

Q: I have LEARNED about healthy personal relationships. AGE 13 14 15 16 17 Total Yes 195 259 336 434 412 1636 No 14 10 18 10 11 63 Total 209 269 354 444 423 1699 Percent Yes 93% 96% 95% 98% 97%

Q: I have LEARNED how to recognize and protect myself from domestic violence. AGE 13 14 15 16 17 Total Yes 185 251 336 431 413 1616 No 24 18 18 13 10 83 Total 209 269 354 444 423 1699 Percent Yes 89% 93% 95% 97% 98%

Learning about “Risk

Behaviors”

Q: I have LEARNED about the dangers of becoming involved in a gang and gang violence. AGE 13 14 15 16 17 Total Yes 196 252 342 434 416 1640 No 13 17 12 10 7 59 Total 209 269 354 444 423 1699 Percent Yes 94% 94% 97% 98% 98%


Q: I have a child or children. AGE 13 14 15 16 17 Total Yes 3 6 14 37 47 107 No 206 263 340 407 376 1592 Total 209 269 354 444 423 1699 Percent Yes 1% 2% 4% 8% 11%

Q: Are you pregnant? AGE 13 14 15 16 17 Total Yes 4 4 19 22 11 60 No 205 265 335 422 412 1639 Total 209 269 354 444 423 1699 Percent Yes 2% 1% 5% 5% 3%

↓If youth responded “yes” to the question I have child or children, we ask: Q: I live with my child(ren). AGE 13 14 15 16 17 Total Yes 2 5 6 15 27 55 No 1 1 7 22 19 51 I live with some of my children. 0 0 1 0 1 2 Total 3 6 14 37 47 107 Percent Yes 67% 83% 43% 41% 57%

↓If youth responded “yes” to the question I have child or children, we ask: Q: I have visitation with my child or children that do not live with me. AGE 13 14 15 16 17 Total Yes 1 1 4 12 17 35 No 0 0 4 10 4 18 Total 1 1 8 22 21 53 Percent Yes 100% 100% 50% 55% 81%

Pregnant and/or Parenting


↓If youth responded “yes” to the question I have child or children, we ask: Q: Does your child(ren) have a case plan? AGE 15 16 17 Total Yes 4 9 13 26 No 10 28 33 71 Some of my children have a case plan of their own 0 0 1 1 Total 14 37 47 98 Percent Yes 29% 24% 20%

↓If youth responded “yes” to the question I have child or children, we ask: Q: Do you understand the permanency goal on the case plan for your child(ren)? AGE 15 16 17 Total Yes 6 22 26 54 No 7 13 19 39 I would like to discuss the permanency goal for my child(ren) 1 2 2 5 Total 14 37 47 98 Percent Yes 43% 59% 55%


↓If youth responded “yes” to the question Are you currently on probation or under the supervision of the Department of Juvenile Justice, we ask: Q: Who is helping you complete any requirements of your juvenile justice probation or supervision program (such as community service or attending special classes required as part of your juvenile justice involvement)? [Select all that apply] ►364 Youth Responded AGE 13 14 15 16 17 Total %* Biological Parent(s)/Family 1 4 11 9 5 30 4% Foster Parents 6 11 20 12 19 68 10% Group Home Staff 4 19 25 39 30 117 17% Caseworker 12 34 47 61 51 205 30% ILS Worker 2 4 5 8 7 26 4% Guardian Ad Litem 4 7 14 16 12 53 8% Mentor 1 4 7 6 2 20 3% Juvenile Justice Staff 4 12 30 29 26 101 15% Other 2 4 12 12 7 37 5% No one is helping me; I am doing it on my own and I am successful 1 3 2 5 9 20 3% No one is helping me; I am worried I will not be successful in completing my requirements. 2 1 4 6 4 17 2% * Percent (%) calculated by: total of responses ÷ total number of youth responding to question.

Q: In the past 12 months have you been arrested? AGE 13 14 15 16 17 Total Yes 38 73 97 134 125 467 No 171 196 257 310 298 1232 Total 209 269 354 444 423 1699 Percent Yes 18% 27% 27% 30% 30%

Q: Are you currently on probation or under the supervision of the Department of Juvenile Justice? AGE 13 14 15 16 17 Total Yes 22 56 92 96 98 364 No 187 213 262 348 325 1335 Total 209 269 354 444 423 1699 Percent Yes 11% 21% 26% 22% 23%

Involvement with Law

Enforcement


Q: Are you currently in a Juvenile Justice commitment program? AGE 13 14 15 16 17 Total Yes 3 13 31 37 25 109 No 206 256 323 407 398 1590 Total 209 269 354 444 423 1699 Percent Yes 1% 5% 9% 8% 6%

If youth responded “no” to the question, are you currently in a Juvenile Justice commitment program, we ask: Q: In the last 12 months, have you been placed in a Juvenile Justice commitment program? AGE 13 14 15 16 17 Total Yes 9 14 12 21 37 93 No 197 242 311 386 361 1497 Total 206 256 323 407 398 1590 Percent Yes 4% 5% 4% 5% 9%

If youth responded “yes” to the question, Are you currently in a Juvenile Justice commitment program, we ask: Q: Who do you have regular contact with (telephone calls & letters/cards) while in your Juvenile Justice commitment program? AGE 13 14 15 16 17 Total Biological Parent(s)/Family 0 7 18 20 15 60 Foster Parents 0 5 5 7 5 22 Friends 2 3 4 7 2 18 Girlfriend/ Boyfriend 0 3 1 3 2 9 Mentor 0 2 2 2 1 7 Other 0 5 16 23 8 52 No one 1 0 1 3 4 9

Cross‐System Youth

Foster Care & Juvenile Justice


“Asset”: Stable & Supportive

Foster Care Placement


Q: Until you leave foster care, is the plan for you to stay in your current placement? AGE 13 14 15 16 17 Total Yes 154 214 270 347 354 1339 No 55 55 84 97 69 360 Total 209 269 354 444 423 1699 Percent Yes 74% 80% 76% 78% 83%

If youth responded “no” to the question, Until you leave foster care, is the plan for you to stay in your current placement, we ask: ►360 Youth Responded AGE 13 14 15 16 17 Total I wanted to change placements and was involved in the decision. 38 40 57 78 51 264 I DID NOT know I was moving. 17 15 27 19 18 96

Changing Placements


Q: In the last 12 months have you changed foster care placements? AGE 13 14 15 16 17 Total Yes 84 111 168 205 203 771 No 125 158 186 239 220 928 Total 209 269 354 444 423 1699 Percent Yes 40% 41% 47% 46% 48%

If youth responded “yes” to the question, In the last 12 months have you changed foster care placements, we ask: Q: When I had to move from one foster home to another, I knew why I was being moved. AGE 13 14 15 16 17 Total Yes 75 96 148 181 176 676 No 9 15 20 24 27 95 Total 84 111 168 205 203 771 Percent Yes 89% 86% 88% 88% 87%

If youth responded “yes” to the question, In the last 12 months have you changed foster care placements, we ask: Q: When I had to move from one foster home to another, I asked to be moved. AGE 13 14 15 16 17 Total Yes 35 44 79 109 107 374 No 49 67 89 96 96 397 Total 84 111 168 205 203 771 Percent Yes 85% 40% 47% 53% 53%

Changing Placements

If the youth responded; “YES” they moved foster care placements within the last 12 months, we asked a series of questions to see how prepared they were for the foster care placement move from their perspective.


If youth responded “yes” to the question, In the last 12 months have you changed foster care placements, we ask: Q: When I moved I knew about the plan to move me and was able to talk it through with friends and/or family. AGE 13 14 15 16 17 Total Yes 60 69 111 148 138 526 No 24 42 57 57 65 245 Total 84 111 168 205 203 771 Percent Yes 71% 62% 66% 72% 68%

If youth responded “yes” to the question, In the last 12 months have you changed foster care placements, we ask: Q: Did you complete an exit interview when you left each placement? AGE 13 14 15 16 17 Total Yes 35 65 106 135 140 481 No 21 19 39 40 35 154 I do not know 28 27 23 30 28 136 Total 84 111 168 205 203 771 Percent Yes 42% 59% 63% 66% 69%

If youth responded “yes” to the question, In the last 12 months have you changed foster care placements, we ask: Q: When I moved, I was able to take my things with me. AGE 13 14 15 16 17 Total Yes 74 95 142 190 175 676 No 10 16 26 15 28 95 Total 84 111 168 205 203 771 Percent Yes 88% 86% 85% 93% 86%

Changing Placements


Q: In my placement I am treated differently because I am a "foster child". AGE 13 14 15 16 17 Total Yes 27 38 43 74 64 246 No 182 231 311 370 359 1453 Total 209 269 354 444 423 1699 Percent Yes 13% 14% 12% 17% 15%

Q: In my placement I have enough food to eat. AGE 13 14 15 16 17 Total Yes 196 254 321 414 385 1570 No 13 15 33 30 38 129 Total 209 269 354 444 423 1699 Percent Yes 94% 94% 91% 93% 91%

Q: In my placement I am treated like a member of the family. AGE 13 14 15 16 17 Total Yes 64% 55% 58% 58% 56% No 6% 11% 11% 12% 10% I am in a group home and it feels like a family 20% 18% 15% 14% 13% I am in a group home and it does not feel like a family 10% 16% 17% 16% 21% Total 209 269 354 444 423 1699

In My Placement

Q: In my placement I am allowed to go to the kitchen for drinks and snacks. AGE 13 14 15 16 17 Total Yes 74% 79% 79% 81% 79% No 14% 12% 10% 8% 9% I am not allowed in the kitchen 12% 9% 11% 11% 11% Total 209 269 354 444 423 1699


Q: In my placement I am included in all family activities. AGE 13 14 15 16 17 Total Yes 67% 59% 63% 65% 55% No 6% 12% 11% 12% 14% I am in a group home and I am included in group activities 25% 28% 23% 21% 25% I am in a group home and there are no activities 2% 1% 3% 2% 6% Total 209 269 354 444 423 1699

Q: In my placement when I get sick I feel like someone cares and they take care of me. AGE 13 14 15 16 17 Total Yes 180 226 286 373 341 1406 No 29 43 68 71 82 293 Total 209 269 354 444 423 1699 Percent Yes 86% 84% 81% 84% 81%

Q: If I get in trouble, my foster parent/caregiver listens to my side of the story and tries to help me. AGE 13 14 15 16 17 Total Yes 165 211 274 342 342 1334 No 44 58 80 102 81 365 Total 209 269 354 444 423 1699 Percent Yes 79% 78% 77% 77% 81%

Q: In my placement I think the discipline is fair when I do something I was not supposed to do. AGE 13 14 15 16 17 Total Yes 162 216 279 367 355 1379 No 47 53 75 77 68 320 Total 209 269 354 444 423 1699 Percent Yes 78% 80% 79% 83% 84%

Q: I can think of times when my foster parent/caregiver praised me for successes at school or home. AGE 13 14 15 16 17 Total Yes 177 233 286 379 355 1430 No 32 36 68 65 68 269 Total 209 269 354 444 423 1699 Percent Yes 85% 87% 81% 85% 84%

In My Placement


Q: I have enough clothing in my size. AGE 13 14 15 16 17 Total Yes 163 209 270 353 317 1312 No 46 60 84 91 106 387 Total 209 269 354 444 423 1699 Percent Yes 78% 78% 76% 80% 75%

Q: I get to choose what clothing my foster parent/caregiver buys for me. AGE 13 14 15 16 17 Total Yes 174 239 291 386 359 1449 No 21 15 47 39 50 172 My foster parents/staff choose all of my clothing 14 15 16 19 14 78 Total 209 269 354 444 423 1699 Percent Yes 83% 89% 82% 87% 85%

In My Placement


Q: In my placement I have privacy when I use the phone.* AGE 13 14 15 16 17 Total Yes 154 204 267 374 336 1335 No 55 65 87 70 87 364 Total 209 269 354 444 423 1699 Percent Yes 74% 76% 75% 84% 79% *Youth were given the option of answering this question.

Q: I am able to practice the religion of my choice.* AGE 13 14 15 16 17 Total Yes 71% 73% 73% 76% 77% No 9% 7% 6% 5% 6% I do not have a religion. 20% 19% 20% 19% 17% Total 209 269 354 444 423 1699 *Youth were given the option of answering this question.

Q: Do you feel that foster parents/caregivers keep your private and personal information protected?* AGE 13 14 15 16 17 Total Yes 120 131 173 217 181 822 No 24 28 30 49 47 178 Total 144 159 203 266 282 1054 Percent Yes 83% 82% 85% 82% 79% *Youth were given the option of answering this question.

Q: I feel like the foster family that I am living with and I are a "good match".* AGE 13 14 15 16 17 Total Yes 106 119 171 205 178 779 No 30 38 33 47 46 194 Total 136 157 204 252 224 973 Percent Yes 78% 76% 84% 81% 79% *Youth were given the option of answering this question.

Q: I was placed with a foster family that cared about me and what I needed and wanted.* AGE 13 14 15 16 17 Total Yes 123 137 179 222 195 856 No 14 24 26 25 31 120 Total 137 161 205 247 226 976 Percent Yes 90% 85% 87% 90% 86% *Youth were given the option of answering this question.

My Foster Family/Caregivers


Q: My foster family helps arrange visits with my family and/or brothers/sisters as allowed by the courts.* AGE 13 14 15 16 17 Total Yes 91 101 136 173 143 644 No 47 58 67 79 78 329 Total 138 159 203 252 221 973 Percent Yes 66% 64% 67% 69% 65% *Youth were given the option of answering this question

Q: My foster family was given help and support from the foster care system to care for me.* AGE 13 14 15 16 17 Total Yes 96 111 151 196 173 727 No 11 12 14 18 17 72 I do not know 34 43 47 42 42 208 Total 141 166 212 256 232 1007 Percent Yes 68% 67% 71% 77% 75% *Youth were given the option of answering this question

Q: I remember my foster parent talking to my caseworker and/or supervisor so that things would be better for me.* AGE 13 14 15 16 17 Total Yes 122 131 162 223 184 822 No 19 28 45 31 42 165 Total 141 159 207 254 226 987 Percent Yes 87% 82% 78% 88% 81% *Youth were given the option of answering this question

Q: My foster parent(s) took/have taken me to doctor's appointments.* AGE 13 14 15 16 17 Total Yes 132 154 202 248 222 958 No 17 15 24 35 32 123 Total 209 169 226 283 254 1141 Percent Yes 63% 91% 89% 88% 87% *Youth were given the option of answering this question

Q: I feel comfortable talking about my family, sisters and/or brothers with my foster family.* AGE 13 14 15 16 17 Total Yes 104 121 161 200 183 769 No 34 39 40 56 42 211 Total 138 160 201 256 225 980 Percent Yes 75% 76% 80% 78% 81% *Youth were given the option of answering this question

My Foster Family/Caregivers


“Asset”: Social & Extracurricular

[Teen Life]


Q: I have internet in my foster home/foster care placement. AGE 15 16 17 Total Yes 249 324 308 881 No 105 120 115 340 Total 354 444 423 1221 Percent Yes 70% 73% 73%

Q: I have completed a teen activities/normalcy plan. AGE 13 14 15 16 17 Total Yes 120 164 220 317 332 1153 No 89 105 134 127 91 546 Total 209 269 354 444 423 1699 Percent Yes 57% 61% 62% 71% 78%

↓If youth responded “yes” to the question I have completed a teen activities/normalcy plan, we ask: Q: We update my teen activities/normalcy plan every 90 days. AGE 13 14 15 16 17 Total Yes 95 124 175 264 281 939 No 25 40 45 53 51 214 Total 120 164 220 317 332 1153 Percent Yes 79% 76% 80% 83% 85%

↓If youth responded “yes” to the question I have completed a teen activities/normalcy plan, we ask: Q: In my placement, we follow my teen activities/normalcy plan. AGE 13 14 15 16 17 Total Yes 114 147 187 291 301 1040 No 6 17 33 26 31 113 Total 120 164 220 317 332 1153 Percent Yes 95% 90% 85% 92% 91%

→If youth responded “yes” to the question I have internet in my foster care placement, we ask: Q: I am allowed to use the internet in my foster home/foster care placement. AGE 15 16 17 Total Yes 228 293 285 806 No 21 31 23 75 Total 249 324 308 881 Percent Yes 92% 90% 93%

Teen Life


Q: I have a cell phone. AGE 15 16 17 Total Yes 158 254 277 689 No 196 190 146 532 Total 354 444 423 1221 Percent Yes 45% 57% 65%

Q: I can spend time with my friends WITH adult supervision AGE 13 14 15 16 17 Total Yes 75% 73% 73% 78% 77% No 18% 17% 17% 15% 15% I am not allowed 8% 10% 10% 7% 7% Total 209 269 354 444 423 1699

Q: I can spend time with my friends WITHOUT adult supervision. AGE 13 14 15 16 17 Total Yes 44% 59% 62% 73% 80% No 37% 25% 21% 15% 10% I am not allowed 19% 16% 16% 13% 9% Total 209 269 354 444 423 1699

Q: I have a computer. AGE 15 16 17 Total Yes 139 204 188 531 No 215 240 235 690 Total 354 444 423 1221 Percent Yes 39% 46% 44%


Q: I am allowed to attend Homecoming. AGE 16 17 Total Yes 383 366 749 No 61 57 118 Total 444 423 867 Percent Yes 86% 87%

Q: I am allowed to spend the night with friends from my school or social group. AGE 16 17 Total Yes 231 212 443 No 213 211 424 Total 444 423 867 Percent Yes 52% 50%

Q: I am allowed to attend Prom. AGE 16 17 Total Yes 387 366 753 No 57 57 114 Total 444 423 867 Percent Yes 87% 87%

Q: I am allowed to Date. AGE 16 17 Total Yes 378 371 749 No 66 52 118 Total 444 423 867 Percent Yes 85% 88%


Q: I participate in the following: [Select All That Apply] ►1699 Youth Responded AGE 13 14 15 16 17 Total %* School Club 40 46 75 92 67 320 19% Sports Team 57 71 105 117 86 436 26% Community Club or Organization 21 28 34 60 47 190 11% Faith Based Organization of my choice 53 58 78 79 78 346 20% Go to school events, movies, shopping and other unsupervised activities with my friends 62 108 149 213 187 719 42% Time with my friends 89 125 157 215 212 798 47% Other 16 26 41 48 34 165 10% None 47 62 80 102 120 411 24%

* Percent (%) calculated by: total of responses ÷ total number of youth responding to question.

Q: I want to participate in extracurricular activities, but… AGE 13 14 15 16 17 Total …I do not have transportation. 58 85 102 131 119 495 …I do not have the money. 61 91 111 151 122 536 …I live in a home where I am not allowed. 36 38 51 80 63 268


Q: Do you have a reliable means of transportation to school, including the school bus? AGE 13 14 15 16 17 Total Yes 191 238 313 405 368 1515 No 10 23 30 29 37 129 Not in school 8 8 11 10 18 55 Total 209 269 354 444 423 1699 Percent Yes 91% 88% 88% 91% 87%

Q: What is your primary means of transportation to get around? ►1699 Youth Responded AGE 13 14 15 16 17 Total % Foster Parents 94 87 123 121 96 521 31% Group Home Office 64 100 108 141 126 539 32% Public Transportation 0 0 0 0 0 0 0% Own Car 0 0 0 0 0 0 0% Friends 1 3 6 12 14 36 2% Taxi 1 0 0 2 1 4 0% Bike 0 4 6 9 6 25 1% Walk 6 12 24 26 35 103 6% Boyfriend/Girlfriend 1 2 2 2 12 19 1% Parent 5 3 9 14 5 36 2% Caseworker/IL Staff 8 18 9 12 18 65 4% Church or Religious Official/Member 0 2 0 1 0 3 0% Other Family Member 1 1 3 5 3 13 1% School Bus 23 20 30 35 35 143 8% Therapist 0 2 0 3 2 7 0% Other 5 15 34 61 70 185 11%

Q: What is your secondary means of transportation to get around? ►1699 Youth Responded AGE 13 14 15 16 17 Total % Foster Parents 32 35 36 44 42 189 11% Group Home Office 27 34 51 57 54 223 13% Public Transportation 0 0 0 0 0 0 0% Own Car 0 0 0 0 0 0 0% Friends 10 19 29 45 53 156 9% Taxi 0 0 6 3 3 12 1% Bike 11 7 10 20 22 70 4% Walk 28 39 54 64 70 255 15% Boyfriend/Girlfriend 3 4 7 13 13 40 2% Church or Religious Official/Member 0 4 7 10 9 30 2% Parent 2 4 60 76 57 240 14% Caseworker/IL Staff 44 45 4 5 0 61 4% Other Family Member 6 8 13 8 10 70 4% School Bus 33 33 42 41 30 151 9% Therapist 2 5 5 5 0 44 3% Other 11 32 30 53 60 189 11%

Teen Life:

Transportation


Q: Have you successfully completed a driver's education course? AGE 15 16 17 Total Yes 17 44 101 162 No 330 389 313 1032 I had the opportunity to take a driver's education course and I did not want to take it 7 11 9 27 Total 354 444 423 1221 Percent Yes 5% 10% 24%

Q: I have a learners permit. AGE 15 16 17 Total Yes 19 47 64 130 No 335 397 359 1091 Total 354 444 423 1221 Percent Yes 5% 11% 15%

Q: I have a driver’s license. AGE 16 17 Total Yes 6 10 57 No 438 413 810 Total 444 423 867 Percent Yes 1% 2%


“Asset”: “Life” Skills Capable


Q: I have completed a life skills assessment specific for 13-14 / 15-16 / 17 year olds. AGE 13 14 15 16 17 Total Yes 146 179 243 358 360 1286 No 54 80 97 76 56 363 I do not want to take a life skills assessment 9 10 14 10 7 50 Total 209 269 354 444 423 1699 Percent Yes 70% 67% 69% 81% 85%

Q: I have a life skills training plan that I helped develop and it is specific to what I need to learn. AGE 13 14 15 16 17 Total Yes 146 159 223 325 353 1206 No 54 94 107 104 56 415 I do not want a life skills training plan 9 16 24 15 14 78 Total 209 269 354 444 423 1699 Percent Yes 70% 59% 63% 73% 84%

Learning “Skills”


Q: In my placement, I am learning to cook by helping cook our meals OR cooking my own meals. AGE 15 16 17 Total Yes, I am allowed to cook. 247 328 327 902 No, I am not allowed to cook. 83 90 75 248 I am allowed to cook but I DO NOT WANT TO. 24 26 21 71 Total 354 444 423 1221 Percent Yes 70% 74% 77%

Q: In my foster care placement, I practice life skills by setting my own alarm clock and getting ready for school/ work on time. AGE 15 16 17 Total Yes 278 383 367 1028 No, I am not allowed to have my own alarm clock. 48 28 35 111 I am allowed to have my own alarm clock and practice getting ready for school/work on time but I DO NOT WANT TO. 28 33 21 82 Total 354 444 423 1221 Percent Yes 79% 86% 87%



↓If youth responded “yes” to the question I attend my life skills training classes, we ask: Q: What do you think of the Life Skills training classes that you attend? [Select all that apply] ►1031 Youth Responded AGE 13 14 15 16 17 Total %* Interesting 70 84 125 218 267 764 74% A waste of time 16 15 20 25 41 117 11% They make me attend training classes that I do not need 9 10 15 24 27 85 8% We practice with hands-on activities and it is helpful 17 34 42 67 97 257 25% We have life skills as a group and they are not specific to me or my Life Skills plan 10 19 15 25 37 106 10% Life Skills training classes are mostly completing work-sheets 12 14 29 35 43 133 13% Other comments about your Life Skills training 5 5 24 20 50 104 10%


Q: I attend my life skills training classes. AGE 13 14 15 16 17 Total Yes 101 133 201 289 307 1031 No 108 136 153 155 116 668 Total 209 269 354 444 423 1699 Percent Yes 48% 49% 57% 65% 73%

↓If youth responded “no” to the question I attend my life skills training classes, we ask: Q: I want to participate in life skills classes. ►668 Youth Responded AGE 13 14 15 16 17 Total Yes 39 69 71 88 63 330 No 69 67 82 67 53 338 Total 108 136 153 155 116 668 Percent Yes 36% 51% 46% 57% 54%



Q: How would you improve Life Skills trainings? [Select all that apply] AGE 13 14 15 16 17 Total Life Skills trainings on the computer 104 145 165 238 188 840 Have Life Skills training activities that I can complete in my foster care placement 102 117 176 209 203 807 Have the Life Skills training classes closer to where I live so it is easier for me to attend 42 75 95 112 113 437

Q: I have completed a life skills training program on time management and organization.

AGE 15 16 17 Total Yes 154 254 294 702 No 190 176 118 484 I had the opportunity to attend training on time management and organization- I DID NOT WANT TO ATTEND 10 14 11 35 Total 354 444 423 1221 Percent Yes 44% 57% 70%

Q: I am currently attending a parenting training program. AGE 15 16 17 Total Yes 16 51 54 121 No 323 375 338 1036 I have completed a parenting program. 8 15 26 49 I had the opportunity to attend a parenting program- I DO NOT WANT TO ATTEND. 7 3 5 15 Total 354 444 423

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Percent Yes 5% 11% 13%


Administrative Code


Administrative Code


“Asset”:Comprehensive and Individualized

“Transition from Foster Care Plan” Age 17


Q: Did you develop a budget for your housing and other expenses when you leave foster care? AGE 17 Yes 239 No 184 Total 423 Percent Yes 57% ↓If youth responded “Yes” to the question Did you develop a budget for your housing and other expenses when you leave foster care, we asked: Q: Who helped you develop your budget for living expenses when you leave foster care? [Select all that apply] ►239 Youth Responded AGE 17 %* Biological Parent(s)/Family 17 7% Foster Parents 49 21% Group Home Staff 37 15% Caseworker 83 35% ILS Worker 109 46% Guardian Ad Litem 21 9% Mentor 16 7% Other 19 8% No One 35 15%


I have signed my Independent Living Transition Plan and it has been filed with the court.* AGE 17 Yes 221 No 38 I do not know 111 I had the opportunity to develop my Independent Living Transition Plan- I do not want to develop a transition plan.

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Total 373 Percent Yes 59% *No response from 50 youth.


Q: Do you know what life skills you need to learn and practice to better prepare you for turning 18 and leaving foster care? AGE 17 Yes 383 No 40 Total 423 Percent Yes 91%

Q: I have learned specific employment skills based on my interests and abilities. AGE 17 Yes 302 No 107 I am currently attending a training program specific to my interests and abilities. 14 Total 423 Percent Yes 71%

Q: I know what housing programs are available in the community where I will be living when I leave foster care. AGE 17 Yes 299 No 74 I do not know where I will be living when I leave foster care. 50 Total 423 Percent Yes 71%

Do you have a plan that says what you must do to be eligible for Subsidized Independent Living? AGE 17 Yes 214 No 73 I am currently in Subsidized Independent Living 18 Total 305 Percent Yes 70%


If Youth Indicate they may LIVE WITH FRIENDS after leaving foster care, then we ask: Q: Have you and your case worker met with your friends to discuss you living with them when you leave foster care? AGE 17 Yes 18 No 34 Total 52 Percent Yes 35%

Q: When you leave foster care, what housing options are you looking at? AGE 17 My own apartment/house 294 Live with friends 52 Live with family 74 Stay in foster care placement 0 Live on campus 34 Other 37

If Youth Indicate they may LIVE WITH FRIENDS after leaving foster care, then we ask: Q: Did the friends you want to live with "age out" of foster care? AGE 17 Yes 13 No 35 No, but they will soon 4 Total 52 Percent Yes 25%

If Youth Indicate they may LIVE WITH FRIENDS after leaving foster care, then we ask: Q: Do you have regular visitation with the friends you want to live with when you leave foster care? AGE 17 Yes 38 No 14 Total 52 Percent Yes 73%


If Youth Indicate they may LIVE WITH FAMILY after leaving foster care, then we ask: Q: Have you and your case worker met with the family members to discuss you living with them when you leave foster care? AGE 17 Yes 42 No 32 Total 74 Percent Yes 57%

If Youth Indicate they may LIVE WITH FAMILY after leaving foster care, then we ask: Q: Do you have regular visitation with these family members? AGE 17 Yes 48 No 26 Total 74 Percent Yes 65%

If Youth Indicate they may STAY IN FOSTER CARE PLACEMENT after leaving foster care, then we ask: Q: Have you and your caseworker developed a plan for you to stay in a foster care placement?

AGE 17 Yes 27 No 12 Total 39 Percent Yes 69%

AGE 17 The plan is for me to move to another foster care placement 3

The plan is for me to stay in my current foster care placement. 24


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