Nolan Theresa C
Green Chimneys Runaway and Homeless Youth Programs, New York, USA.
Child Welfare. 2006 Mar-Apr;85(2):385-406.
Providing stable housing for runaway and homeless youth is a major function of a transitional living program. This article introduces the focus of one program working with LGBTQ youth in New York City and discusses some issues to consider when working with this population. The article also presents data associated with young people's lives after discharge. In any discussion of outcomes, both reason for discharge and length of stay play important roles in whether or not an exit is safe. Regardless of these two elements, the places youth move to when leaving programs are crucial to their safety and well-being. The exit can be safe even when a young person is discharged early from a program. This article presents types of exits, as well as status of employment and school enrollment at exit. Some youth and staff-identified lessons gained in the program also are discussed in detail. Types of aftercare services sought by discharged youth are specified. This article also describes any differences in outcomes for youth with and without foster care experience.
为离家出走和无家可归的青少年提供稳定住房是过渡性生活项目的一项主要功能。本文介绍了纽约市一个针对 LGBTQ 青少年的项目重点，并讨论了在与这一群体合作时需要考虑的一些问题。文章还展示了与青少年出院后生活相关的数据。在任何关于结果的讨论中，出院原因和住院时间长短对于出院是否安全都起着重要作用。无论这两个因素如何，青少年离开项目后所前往的地方对他们的安全和福祉至关重要。即使青少年提前从项目中出院，出院也可能是安全的。本文介绍了出院类型，以及出院时的就业和入学状况。还详细讨论了项目中一些青少年和工作人员总结出的经验教训。明确了出院青少年寻求的后续护理服务类型。本文还描述了有寄养经历和没有寄养经历的青少年在结果上的差异。
