Investing to Improve the Well-Being of Vulnerable Youth and Young Adults:Recommendations for Policy and Practice

Date

2015

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Youth Transition Funders Group

Abstract

This document begins by exploring the important role and responsibility of each youth-serving system in supporting well-being for youth and young adults. Next, it presents a new framework for well-being for young people, highlighting the various domains of well-being and the role of families, communities, and public systems in supporting well-being. Finally, this document includes a series of concrete and actionable recommendations for youth system leaders, policymakers, and public and private funders for improving policy and practice to support the well-being of youth who are transitioning to adulthood.

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Keywords

juveniles, well-being, research, vulnerable youth

Citation

Langford, B. H., Badeau, S. H., & Legters, L. (2015). Investing to Improve the Well-Being of Vulnerable Youth and Young Adults:Recommendations for Policy and Practice.

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