Does extending benefits and care beyond age 18 help youth in foster care achieve better economic and educational outcomes as they transition to adulthood?
As an assistant professor, Benner has mentored 25 undergraduate and graduate students, the majority of whom are from traditionally under-represented groups.
This grant will support the University of Chicago and Abt Associates’ efforts to increase knowledge of what constitutes high-quality implementation studies.
The William T. Grant Foundation invests in high-quality research focused on reducing inequality in youth outcomes and improving the use of research evidence in decisions that affect young people in the United States.
