Youth in transition: an exploratory comparative analysis of outcomes for youth placed in kinship and non-kinship foster homes.

Authors

Eun Koh, Alfred G Pérez, Hyokyoung G Hong

Published in

Journal of public child welfare. Feb 18, 2026. Epub Feb 18, 2026.

Abstract

Despite our improved understanding of kinship care, little is known about its benefits and challenges for transition-age youth. This study compared the experiences of youth in kinship and non-kinship foster homes, using data from National Youth in Transition Database (NYTD) and Adoption and Foster Care Analysis and Reporting System (AFCARS). Logistic regression analyses showed that youth in kinship and non-kinship foster homes were similar in educational attainment and risks of homelessness. However, youth in kinship foster homes had higher risks of incarceration. The study observed the significant effect of placement stability for all three outcomes.

PMID:
42730396
Bibliographic data and abstract were imported from PubMed on 13 Sep 2026.

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