Negative foster care statistics do not come from a vacuum. They are positively and negatively influenced by systemic factors. This chart provides examples.
Decisions made in a vacuum are those that are made without the necessary data, information, or knowledge. They may also be made without the right people with the right perspectives, experiences, and influence.
It's important to consider the context of data when making decisions. For example, the educational outcomes of foster youth are impacted by systemic factors such as:
- 5 school changes on average
- Delays in enrollment
- Credits not transferring
- Never the same textbook
- Hard to catch up on work
- Some youth have IEPs
- Trauma undermines learning
- Delays in permission slips
- Feel discouraged; too far behind
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