References for Pathways to Positive Futures Model

  1. Geenen, S., Powers, L. E., Powers, J., Cunningham, M., McMahon, L., Nelson, M., ... & Research Consortium to Increase the Success of Youth in Foster Care. (2013). Experimental study of a self-determination intervention for youth in foster care. Career Development and Transition for Exceptional Individuals, 36(2), 84-95. Retrieved from https://www.pathwaysrtc.pdx.edu/pdf/pbJBHSR-Geenen-2015-Better-Futures-author-manuscript.pdf
  2. Geenen, S., Powers, L. E., Phillips, L. A., Nelson, M., McKenna, J., Winges-Yanez, N., ... & Swank, P. (2015). Better Futures: A randomized field test of a model for supporting young people in foster care with mental health challenges to participate in higher education The Journal of Behavioral Health Services & Research, 42(2), 150-171.
  3. Phillips, L. A., Powers, L. E., Geenen, S., Schmidt, J., Winges-Yanez, N., McNeely, I. C., ... & Bodner, C. (2015). Better Futures: A validated model for increasing postsecondary preparation and participation of youth in foster care with mental health challenges. Children and Youth Services Review, 57, 50-59.
  4. Powers, L. E., Fullerton, A., Schmidt, J., Geenen, S., Oberweiser-Kennedy, M., Dohn, J., ... & Blakeslee, J. (2018). Perspectives of youth in foster care on essential ingredients for promoting self-determination and successful transition to adult life: My Life model. Children and youth services review, 86, 277-286.
  5. Powers, L. E., Geenen, S., Powers, J., Pommier-Satya, S., Turner, A., Dalton, L. D., ... & Swank, P. (2012). My Life: Effects of a longitudinal, randomized study of self-determination enhancement on the transition outcomes of youth in foster care and special education. Children and Youth Services Review, 34(11), 2179-2187.
  6. Walker, J. S. (2015). A theory of change for positive developmental approaches to improving outcomes among emerging adults with serious mental health conditions. The Journal of Behavioral Health Services & Research, 42(2), 131-149. Retrieved from https://www.pathwaysrtc.pdx.edu/pdf/pbJBHSR-Walker-Theory-Of-Change.pdf
  7. Walker, J. S., & Baird, C. (2019). Using "remote" training and coaching to increase providers' skills for working effectively with older youth and young adults with serious mental health conditions. Children and Youth Services Review, 100, 119-128. Retrieved from https://www.pathwaysrtc.pdx.edu/pdf/CYSR-Walker-Using-Remote-Training-03-2019.pdf
  8. Walker, J., Baird, C., & Welch, M.B. (2018). The AMP+ skills enhancement training for peer support providers. Portland, OR: Research and Training Center for Pathways to Positive Futures, Portland State University.
  9. Walker, J. S., Moser, C. L., Pullmann, M. D., & Burns, E. J. (2011). Does team-based planning "work" for adolescents? Findings from studies of Wraparound. Psychiatric Rehabilitation Journal, 35(3), 189-198.
  10. Walker, J. S., Seibel, C. L., & Jackson, S. (2017). Increasing youths' participation in team-based treatment planning: The Achieve My Plan enhancement for Wraparound. Journal of Child and Family Studies, 26(8), 2090-2100. Retrieved from https://www.pathwaysrtc.pdx.edu/pdf/pbJCFS-Walker-AMP-Enhancement-for-Wraparound-05-2017.pdf

Forthcoming

  1. Blakeslee, J. E., Keller, T. E., & Lott, E. (journal article in preparation). Testing the long-term effectiveness of the My Life intervention for youth in foster care: Avoiding criminal justice involvement in early adulthood.
  2. Blakeslee, J. E., Uretsky, M., & Miller, R. A. (journal article in preparation). Evaluating the FUTURES near-peer coaching model for college students with foster care backgrounds and mental health challenges. Intervention effects on self-determination, self-efficacy, well-being, and academic outcomes.
  3. Blakeslee, J. E., Geenen, S., & Powers, L. E. (journal article in preparation). Effectiveness of the My Life intervention for foster youth to increase self-determination and improve transition outcomes.
  4. Blakeslee, J. E., Geenen, S., & Powers, L. E. (journal article in preparation). Fidelity and cost effectiveness of the My Life intervention for foster youth to increase self-determination and improve outcomes.
  5. Walker, J. S., Baird, C. & Seibel, C. (journal article in preparation). The AMP+ skills enhancement training for peer support providers.