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American Indian/Alaska Native Findings from the
Casey National Alumni Study
Analyses of Mental Health, Education, and Employment Outcomes

by Peter J. Pecora and Kirk O'Brien
February 2007

Although the financial investment in foster care is substantial, little is known about the outcomes of adults formerly served (“alumni”), especially American Indian or Alaska Native (AI/AN) alumni. To address this knowledge gap, special analyses of the Casey National Alumni Study were conducted to examine the long-term mental health, education, and employment outcomes for AI/AN alumni of foster care. This brief report summarizes the demographics, risk factors, foster care experiences, and outcomes for 243 AI/AN alumni and a comparison group of 574 white alumni.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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