Evaluation of the Independent Living—Employment Services Program, Kern County, California: Final Report

This report from the Administration for Children and Families, Office of Planning, Research and Evaluation summarizes findings from a process and impact study of a Multi-Site Evaluation of Foster Youth Programs. Specifically focused on the Kern County site, impact findings are based on a two-year follow-up of youth who participated in a random assignment evaluation of the Independent Living—Employment Services Program (IL-ES). Results show few statistically significant findings between the control and the treatment group, suggesting that youth should be actively engaged in employment-based activities beyond the IL-ES program.