Authors:
Kaitlin Kluge OT/s, Caroline Le OT/s, Siobhan O’Reilly OT/s, and Megan Ziembowicz
OT/s
Abstract:
Foster youth transitioning out of care face a plethora of challenges. Occupational
therapists (OTs) need to study this unique demographic to better provide services. This scoping
review analyzed the systematic search results of four databases to assess research on
transition-age foster youth and OT services. The population of interest was foster youth ages 16
to 22. According to the literature, there is a need for additional services and a palpable role for
OTs.
Key Words:
foster care, occupational therapy, transition-age