Across the country, hundreds of thousands of children are living in the foster care system.

It's an experience that author David Ambroz knows all too well.

In his memoir, "A Place Called Home," Ambroz recounts his experiences in and out of the poverty cycle — growing up homeless and later unprotected in the foster care system.

In spite of these harrowing experiences, his memoir is also a story about love, strength and solutions.

We sit down with Ambroz ahead of an upcoming appearance at the San Diego Writer's Festival.

Guest:

• David Ambroz, child welfare expert and author, "A Place Called Home"