Abstract: Young people in government care systems are marginalized and vulnerable in many ways, and thus, they possess distinct career development needs and experiences. In this systematic literature review, we explore the career development experiences of children and youth in care and their experiences following emancipation from care into independent living. Our review reveals distinct personal, relational, educational, and occupational career development experiences which pose significant challenges for emerging adults in this population. Our review also yields several key recommendations for career development practice, including strategies for working with adolescents in care and strategies for working with emerging adult clients who were formerly in care.
