Critics are outraged that New York City child welfare workers had not intervened earlier. Though foster care is supposed to be a temporary arrangement, many children bounce from home to home for years, until they've aged out of the system. For those turned out of foster care at 18, the transition from teen to adult is abrupt. With little or no guidance, they must now find jobs, feed and clothe themselves and take complete responsiblity for their well-being. Links to news items are provided for purposes of research and education without charge.
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