Some teens flee foster care to fend for selves
Monday, December 23, 2002
ST. LOUIS -- As foster care systems in Missouri and elsewhere come under closer scrutiny following high-profile problem cases, another issue has come to light: the numbers of teenagers fleeing protective care.
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