Table 1.

Identified themes related to the theorized concepts and emergent enhancement strategies.

Interpersonal Barriers Limiting Support Capacity (related to the diversity of social roles and support types)	• Disrupted family relationships that are not currently resolvable • Difficulties developing typical informal relationships • Inconsistent or inadequate support from caseworkers	Youth-Recommended Strategies for Support Enhancement  • Promote youthdirected services and self-advocacy  • Develop youth skills and opportunities to invest in informal connections  • Assess support networks to identify unmet needs
Stable Core Networks Facilitating Support (related to relationship stability and member interconnection)	• Strong relationships with service providers can be a core safety net • Youth-led decision-making can improve service engagement • Stable formal relationships can facilitate new informal connections