This study examined the rates and correlates of first and repeat births in a national sample of females emancipating from foster care in the United States (N = 3,699). Data from the National Youth in Transition Database and the Adoption and Foster Care Analysis and Reporting System were used to evaluate birth rates between ages 19 and 21, and explore the risk, protective, and child welfare factors associated with first and repeat births. Findings revealed that about 30% of females in the current sample had given birth between ages 19 and 21. Of these females, about one-third had at least one previous birth, generally between the ages of 17 and 19. Higher risk of both first and repeat births between ages 19 and 21 was associated with disconnection from school and employment, increased placement instability, and earlier exit from foster care. In contrast, lower risk of first and repeat births was associated with receiving educational financial assistance. Implications for policy, practice, and research are discussed.

这项研究调查了在美国从寄养家庭中解放出来的女性的全国样本中的第一胎和再生育的比率和相关性（N = 3,699）。来自全国青年过渡时期数据库和收养与寄养分析和报告系统的数据用于评估19至21岁之间的出生率，并探讨与初生和重生相关的风险，保护和儿童福利因素。调查结果显示，当前样本中约30％的女性在19到21岁之间出生。在这些女性中，大约三分之一的人至少有一个先前的生育年龄，通常在17到19岁之间。 19至21岁之间的重生与辍学和就业，安置不稳定增加以及较早退出寄养家庭有关。相反，获得分娩和再生育的风险较低与接受教育财政援助有关。对政策，实践，