Eastern Michigan University

Critical Competencies for Working with Older Youth in Care

This curriculum focuses on the development of worker skills and competencies for enhancing the development of older youth in care. The six topics covered are: Youth, Self-Concept Needs, Responsible Decision Making, Negotiating Formal Support Systems, Mediating Informal Support Relationships, & Laying a Foundation for the Future.

Project Contact Information

University of Eastern Michigan
102 King Hall
Ypsilanti, MI 48197

Mark Ragg and Marjorie Ziefert
Project Co-Directors
Institute for the Study of Children, Families and
Communities
203 Boone Hall
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
(734) 487-0372
mark.ragg@emich.edu
swk_ziefert@online.emich.edu

Curriculum Availability

Curriculum will be available for free download here by Winter 2004.