It will also consider the Symbolic Interactionist view that both humans and their environments are in a constant state of flux, emphasizing the power of free will and possibilities for change. It will focus specifically on SI’s emphasis on social interaction through symbols, the collective meaning associated with those symbols, and the individual’s extraction of that meaning in forming a sense of self.
This paper will investigate the challenges faced by American foster care youth through a Symbolic Interactionist (SI) lens. This is often referred to as “aging out.” Transition-aged FCY must navigate the uncertainties of impending adulthood without the guidance of a parent or guardian.
American foster care youth (FCY) that are not adopted or reunited with their birth families before transitioning to adulthood, exit the child welfare system by way of emancipation (Batsche et al., 2014).
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