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On Their Own: What Happens to Kids When They Age Out of the Foster Care System?
On Their Own What Happens to Kids When They Age Out of the Foster Care System
Author: Martha Shirk, Gary Stangler
For most young people, crossing the threshold from adolescence into adulthood is an angst-filled journey that can take years to complete, and requires the guidance and support of caring adults. But for some children, there is a deadline past which no guidance, support or supervision is available. Each year, as many as 25,000 teenagers "age out" ...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780813341804
ISBN-10: 0813341809
Publication Date: 8/2004
Pages: 305
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Publisher: Westview Press
Book Type: Hardcover
Other Versions: Paperback
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Book was not what I expected. It follows individuals who are aging out of the system but doesn't really look at the bigger picture.


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