Have you wondered why the existing U.S. foster care system is so broken? This book answers that, and more. Why is there a foster care to prison pipeline? Why do so many foster kids end up homeless as adults? What can we do to make positive change in the lives of these children who deserve so much more? Read this thoroughly researched book to find out!

Claudia Rowe weaved a story of societal inadequacies worthy of a Jonathan Kozol story. Instead of a book filled with statistics and third person opinions, she introduced the reader to real people. Real children who do what they need to do in order to survive. Is it always right? Of course not. But would I do the same? Maybe…I am grateful I will never have to find out.
I am left wondering about Maryanne….

I'm fascinated with books like this and appreciate the author's authentic approach to uncovering more about the children and the fostering system. Well done. Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC.