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Direct linkERIC Number: EJ1172397
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2018
Pages: 12
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The Influence of Social and Family Backgrounds on College Transition Experiences of Foster Youth
Franco, Joaquin; Durdella, Nathan
New Directions for Community Colleges, n181 p69-80 Spr 2018
Familial and social experiences shape college transitions of first-year, first-generation college students who are foster youth. This chapter describes these experiences and offers recommendations to enhance support for foster youth in college.
Descriptors: College Freshmen, First Generation College Students, Foster Care, Family Environment, Family Influence, Socioeconomic Background, Social Influences
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Higher Education
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Language: English
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