Educational Integration Strategies for Children in Foster Care – Insights for Professionals

Foster children in residential care centers encounter significant barriers to socio-educational integration. This study investigates these challenges, identifies the services and resources necessary to improve academic outcomes, and integrate insights from professionals with evidence from international best practices. Employing a qualitative design - including interviews with seven specialists, analysis using the Atlas.ti software, and a systematic literature review - the research examines the professionals’ perspective about educational experiences of students in foster care. Based on these findings, the study proposes targeted strategies to enhance their integration into the educational system and promote their long-term social inclusion.