Wards of the State
The Long Shadow of American Foster Care
Book • 2025
Claudia Rowe's "Wards of the State" unveils the systemic flaws within the American foster care system, tracing the pathways that lead many foster children into the criminal justice system.
Through the interwoven narratives of six former foster youth, the book exposes the devastating consequences of these failures.
Rowe masterfully blends personal accounts with insightful analysis, providing a comprehensive understanding of the foster care-to-prison pipeline.
The book's powerful storytelling compels readers to confront the urgent need for systemic reform and highlights the resilience of those who have navigated this broken system.
The book serves as a call to action, urging readers to advocate for change and support those affected by the system's shortcomings.
Through the interwoven narratives of six former foster youth, the book exposes the devastating consequences of these failures.
Rowe masterfully blends personal accounts with insightful analysis, providing a comprehensive understanding of the foster care-to-prison pipeline.
The book's powerful storytelling compels readers to confront the urgent need for systemic reform and highlights the resilience of those who have navigated this broken system.
The book serves as a call to action, urging readers to advocate for change and support those affected by the system's shortcomings.
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Claudia Rowe
Claudia Rowe, "Wards of the State: The Long Shadow of American Foster Care" (Abrams Press, 2025)
Written by
Claudia Rowe
Claudia Rowe, "Wards of the State: The Long Shadow of American Foster Care" (Abrams Press, 2025)
