Conclusion
Findings from this study add insight into measurement discrepancies, and help to inform understanding of the extent of maltreatment experienced by this sub-sample of young people in out-of-home care. Ultimately, developing a more nuanced understanding of disagreement between measures may advance our capacity to measure victimization more accurately and to make more informed decisions about safety, case, and service planning. Current federal policy provides several sources of support for youth transitioning to adulthood from foster care. Yet, little evidence exists regarding the effectiveness of specific programs and practices targeting these young people. Delineating the extent of maltreatment in the lives of foster youth may assist programs to help youth to make meaning of suffering and to better tailor a range of services to past and future needs.