A new study led by WSU faculty wants to make the transition to higher education less intimidating and more realistic for youths in the foster care system, thanks to a five-year, $3.8 million grant.
WSU Vancouver Human Development professor will share her expertise on youths aging out of foster care in discussions hosted by the Congressional and Senate Caucuses on Foster Youth in Washington D.C.
VANCOUVER, Wash.—Foster parents interviewed in a preliminary Washington State University study say they need access to more training and better support to help foster children make the transition into their homes easier. Conducted by WSU undergraduate student Elizabeth Burleson under the supervision of WSU assistant professor Jane Lanigan, the study indicates that both factors could […]