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This poster will discuss the development of an occupational therapy program to support the needs of youth within the foster system to prepare this population to live independently. Background information including statistics, the need for occupational therapy, and the program specifics such as rationale, significance, and objective are displayed. The development of an occupational therapy program to aid in the success of children within the foster care system helps to close a gap in research that will contribute to the success and positive outcomes of this population. The purpose of this capstone was to develop a program for children in the foster system, ages 15-18, to gain the life skills needed for independence in occupational participation of ADLs and IADLs. Foster children tend to have many contributing factors that lead to a decreased quality of life (AOTA, 2021). The training and education that occupational therapists can provide will allow these children to develop strategies and skills that will lead to an improved overall mental health status, functional life skill development, feelings of success, and an increase in quality of life.

Publication Date

Summer 8-2024

Publisher

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

Keywords

Occupational therapy, Adolescent, Child, Foster, Occupational therapists

Medical Subject Headings

Occupational therapy, Adolescent, Child, Foster, Occupational therapists

Disciplines

Occupational Therapy | Other Mental and Social Health | Other Rehabilitation and Therapy

Comments

Poster presented at the Virtual OTD Capstone Symposium, held online at the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences August 19, 2024.

Occupational Therapy’s Role Within the Foster System

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