Running Away from Foster Care

Running Away from Foster Care
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Publisher : DIANE Publishing
Total Pages : 61
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ISBN-10 : 9781437987355
ISBN-13 : 1437987354
Rating : 4/5 (354 Downloads)

Book Synopsis Running Away from Foster Care by : Michael R. Pergamit

Download or read book Running Away from Foster Care written by Michael R. Pergamit and published by DIANE Publishing. This book was released on 2011-05-17 with total page 61 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A sizable fraction of older youth in foster care run away from their placement at least once; many run multiple times. Estimates vary but indicate a serious problem. Unlike other runaways, youth who run away from foster care are generally not trying to escape from abuse or neglect, although they may experience conflict with caregivers. Having been separated from their families and friends, youth who run away from foster care are sometimes seen as running to something rather than running away. While away from their placement, youth may have need of shelter, medical care, counseling, and other services. This report is based on interviews with a sample of youth who ran away from foster care placements in Chicago and L.A. The information they provide help us to understand better why they run away and what can be done to prevent youth from running away from foster care. We also learn where these youth go when they run away. This is a print on demand report.


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