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

Paperback (08 Aug 2006)

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Publisher's Synopsis

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.

About the Publisher

Basic Books

Little, Brown is the literary hardback imprint that feeds into our Abacus paperback list. We publish across a wide range of areas, including fiction, history, memoir, science and travel, but within this diverse list the vast majority of books have in common a strong narrative and a distinctive voice.

Book information

ISBN: 9780465077663
Publisher: Little, Brown
Imprint: Basic Books
Pub date:
Language: English
Number of pages: 336
Weight: 363g
Height: 204mm
Width: 135mm
Spine width: 15mm