Where's Foster?

Social workers dispel myths about why children are removed from their biological parents, breaking down their overwhelming workload. Lawyers uncover the harsh reality of young children navigating the legal system. Advocacy organizations try to keep children safe and away from predators. An eclectic array of interviews from foster care alumni explore their connections (or lack thereof) with social workers, the fragile bond with each foster home, how trust can fall apart, and how those unable to adapt spent time in group homes. The film concludes with alumni success stories, working to remove the stigma of foster care.

Cast

Monroe Martin III

as Self - Interview

Shalita O'Neale

as Self - Interview

Amanda Byrd

as Self - Interview

Rob Scheer

as Self - Interview

Shenandoah Chefalo

as Self - Interview

Robert Matthews

as Self - Interview

Richard Barth

as Self - Interview

Diane Redleaf

as Self - Interview

Judith Schagrin

as Self - Interview

Judith Sandalow

as Self - Interview

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