This technical assistance document focuses on strategies for ensuring successful collection of outcomes data through the baseline and follow-up youth outcome survey. It is designed to help States start planning a successful and practical data collection effort to engage youth while they are still in foster care and to maintain contact with them once they leave foster care. In this way, States can work with youth to maximize their participation in the follow-up youth outcome surveys at ages 19 and 21.
National Resource Center for Child Welfare Data & Technology
A Service of the Children's Bureau & Member of the T/TA Network
