American Indian/Alaska Native Findings from the Casey National Alumni Study

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

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Pecora, P.J. and
O'Brien, K. (2007).
American Indian/Alaska
Native Findings from the
Casey National Alumni
Study-Analyses of Mental
Health, Education, and
Employment Outcomes.
Seattle, WA: Casey
Family Programs.

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.