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Where's Foster?

Where's Foster?

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Documentary

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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.

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Budget

$9000

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

117 mins

Rating

0/10

Release Date

01 January 2021

Country

United States of America

Cast

Monroe Martin III

Monroe Martin III

Self - Interview

Shalita O'Neale

Shalita O'Neale

Self - Interview

Amanda Byrd

Amanda Byrd

Self - Interview

Rob Scheer

Rob Scheer

Self - Interview

Shenandoah Chefalo

Shenandoah Chefalo

Self - Interview

Robert Matthews

Robert Matthews

Self - Interview

Richard Barth

Richard Barth

Self - Interview

Diane Redleaf

Diane Redleaf

Self - Interview

Judith Schagrin

Judith Schagrin

Self - Interview

Judith Sandalow

Judith Sandalow

Self - Interview

Sandy Santana

Sandy Santana

Self - Interview

Eduardo Ferrer

Eduardo Ferrer

Self - Interview

Rob Bell

Rob Bell

Self - Interview

Molly Meltzer

Molly Meltzer

Self - Interview

Hemangi Pai

Hemangi Pai

Self - Interview

Kathleen Stines

Kathleen Stines

Self - Interview

Keon Marshall

Keon Marshall

Self - Interview

Lisa Salvatore

Lisa Salvatore

Self - Interview

Robert Lowry

Robert Lowry

Self - Interview

Niya Gregg

Niya Gregg

Self - Interview

Tawana Howard

Tawana Howard

Self - Interview

Bronwyn Mitchell Strong

Bronwyn Mitchell Strong

Self - Interview

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