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The goal of the  \nDepartment of Children and Family Services is to support  \nthese youth in either reunification with their families or adoption. If neither of the above goals can be achieved, youth in Illinois can“age-out” of foster care, also known as emancipation, at 21 years of age.  \nThis document provides recommendations related to recruitment and retention of youth who are in, or have aged out of, the foster care system. Foster care involved youth face a multitude of barriers in relation to completing postsecondary education. Wraparound support services for this population are essential to their success and completion.  \nDid You Know?  \nIn 2011 Illinois had the third largest number per capita of youths aging out of foster care in the country, also referred to as emancipation. Virginia  \nhad the highest followed by Washington, D.C. and Maryland. With such poor permanency rates, an average of 21 percent of foster youths in Illinois were forced to transition into adulthood without adequate family or adult support.3  \nCampus Box 5911B Illinois State University Normal, IL, 61790 Email: [icsps@ilstu.edu](icsps@ilstu.edu)  \n[icsps.illinoisstate.edu](icsps.illinoisstate.edu)  \nRecruitment Super Strategies | RECOMMENDATIONS  \nD  \nue in part to lack of familial support and school transience, foster care involved youth may not be aware of the opportunities available to them through the community college system. The admission and enrollment process may also be uncharted territory and a bit intimidating. Effective recruitment  \nstrategies leverage a variety of community resources to help these learners navigate CTE paths and processes.  \n• Engage community leaders, human service agencies, administrators, educational entities and organizations in the recruitment process.  \nü Ask organizations to refer individuals who could benefit from your programs.  \nü Build a community “resource book” for referral options when students require services that are not available in-house.  \n• Offer assistance with admission, registration, and financial aid for students who may have increased difficulty navigating the enrollment process.  \nü Designate a single point of contact for students throughout this process to cultivate a positive relationship.  \nü Ensure financial aid officers are informed on scholarship opportunities and financial assistance available to foster care involved youth.  \n• Emphasize potential earnings and time lines for completion when marketing specific career and technical education (CTE) programs.  \n• Post marketing materials across campus and throughout the community. Include agencies that foster care involved youth may utilize, such as:  \nü community action agencies  \nü food banks  \nü transitional living programs  \nü government benefit offices  \nü housing departments  \nü public health departments  \nü faith-based organizations  \n• Market support services available to students in common areas across campus and the community. Include information pertaining to:  \nü financial aid  \nü child care  \nü support groups  \nü transportation  \nü meal plan offerings  \nRetention Super Strategies | RECOMMENDATIONS  \nY  \nouth who have aged out of the foster care system are at increased risk of experiencing homelessness, food insecurity, early parenthood, and dependence on public assistance compared to their peers. Effective retention strategies focus on available support services and help students build meaningful connections.  \n• Implement intensive and organized programs to deter potential dropout.  \nü peer mentoring  \nü student support groups  \nü career mentoring  \n• Offer academic advising services several times per semester.  \nü track student performance  \nü assist in goal plann","cbCaipJDlfHSOXBZ","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaipJDlfHSOXBZ","pdf",1144959,"English","# Introduction\n## Who Are Foster Care Involved Youth?\n# Recruitment Super Strategies - Recommendations\n## Recommendations\n# Retention Super Strategies - Recommendations\n## Recommendations\n# Sources","[{\"question\":\"Who are foster care involved youth, and what challenges do they face in postsecondary education?\",\"answer\":\"Foster care involved youth are minors placed in alternative living environments due to abuse or neglect. 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