On their own : what happens to kids when they age out of the foster care system?
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Boulder, Colo. : Westview Press, [2004].
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xii, 307 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
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Boulder, Colo. : Westview Press, [2004].
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 295-298) and index.
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Tells the stories of ten young people who were raised in the foster care system, discussing what happened to them after they turned eighteen and were no longer eligible for the benefits of family or government support, and offers suggestions on how best to respond to the needs of these new adults.
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Young Adult,Follett Library Resources

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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)

Shirk, M., & Stangler, G. J. (2004). On their own: what happens to kids when they age out of the foster care system? . Westview Press.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Shirk, Martha and Gary J. Stangler. 2004. On Their Own: What Happens to Kids When They Age Out of the Foster Care System?. Westview Press.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Shirk, Martha and Gary J. Stangler. On Their Own: What Happens to Kids When They Age Out of the Foster Care System? Westview Press, 2004.

MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)

Shirk, Martha., and Gary J Stangler. On Their Own: What Happens to Kids When They Age Out of the Foster Care System? Westview Press, 2004.

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