Young people in institutional fostering care: challenge between age-grade distortion and professional formation

Abstract

The aim of this study is to analyze the relationship between schooling and inclusion in the Vocational Training Policy (VTP) of young people who are institutionally fostered. It is assumed that the school discrepancy is one of the main reasons for not including these young people in the VTP, which can be detrimental to development. It is based on the categories of guides and development activities of Historical-Cultural Psychology. This is a qualitative and exploratory field research, based on documentary research and Field Diary, with content analysis and descriptive. Of the 26 young people characterized, 23 presented age-grade distortion, which represents a challenge to insertion in the VTP and converges to insertion in formative proposals disconnected from professional learning. It is suggested the reconfiguration of socials policies so that act as a tool to solve the challenges that hinder the integral development of young people.