On Their Own: What Happens to Kids When They Age Out of the Foster Care System
(Paperback)
Publishing Details
On Their Own: What Happens to Kids When They Age Out of the Foster Care System
By (Author) Martha Shirk
Basic Books
Basic Books
8th August 2006
United States
Classifications
General
Non Fiction
362.733
Physical Properties
Paperback
336
Width 137mm, Height 203mm
Description
On Their Own tells the compelling stories of ten young people whose lives are full of promise, but who face economic and social barriers stemming from the disruptions of foster care. This book calls for action to provide youth in foster care the same opportunities on the road to adulthood that most of our youth take for granted--access to higher education, vocational training, medical care, housing, and relationships within their communities. On Their Own is meant to serve as a clarion call not only to policymakers, but to all Americans who care about the future of our young people.
Reviews
"On Their Own is a must-read account... for all Americans who care about children." President Jimmy Carter"
Author Bio
Martha Shirk spent twenty-three years as a reporter for the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, where she wrote extensively about children's issues. She lives in Palo Alto, California.
