“What Do I Do Now?” Transitions of a Foster Kid: A Personal Narrative
ISBN: 978-1-83753-495-1, eISBN: 978-1-83753-494-4
Publication date: 30 October 2023
Abstract
For many foster alumni, challenges arise as they age out and transition into adulthood and higher education. One area that has been overlooked is how intersecting identity impacts transition among foster youth, especially Black women. Using Scholarly Personal Narrative (SPN) as a methodology, I used myself as the subject to share my lived experiences as a Black woman in foster care through my transition from foster care to adulthood, college, and my career as a Student Affairs professional. Utilizing transition theory and intersectionality as frameworks, I aim to highlight the complex and nuanced challenges of foster youth as they experience major transitions as well as how identity can show up in their professional lives, especially if they are in a field that is tasked with supporting individuals that have a similar lived experience.
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Citation
Ellis, C.L. (2023), "“What Do I Do Now?” Transitions of a Foster Kid: A Personal Narrative", Jean-Marie, G. and Tran, H. (Ed.) Leadership in Turbulent Times (Studies in Educational Administration), Emerald Publishing Limited, Leeds, pp. 111-119. https://doi.org/10.1108/978-1-83753-494-420231008
Publisher
:Emerald Publishing Limited
Copyright © 2023 Chamika L. Ellis. Published under exclusive licence by Emerald Publishing Limited