This show takes a look at issues within the foster care system in the U.S. from the high rate of teen pregnancy to the alarming use of psychiatric medications in California’s foster care system.

Featuring:

• Nicole Rocke, former foster youth
• Kyle Lafferty, the National Campaign to Prevent Teen and Unplanned Pregnancy
• Linda Bryant, Clinical Professor at New York University’s School of Social Work
• Benita Miller, Deputy Commissioner of Family Permanency Services at the Administration of Children’s Services
• Lorraine Jacobs, caseworker
• Yolanda Vasquez, former foster youth
• Adriane Fugh-Berman, Pharmacology Professor at Georgetown University’s Medical Center
• Bill Grimm, Attorney at National Center for Youth Law
• Susan Bullard
• David Arrendondo, Child psychiatrist
• Dr. Edmund Levin, at the Lincoln Child Center
• Nancy Forster, Therapist at the Lincoln Child Center
• April Rene Sanders, former foster youth and recipient of AB12
• Kyle Sporleader, Statewide Legislative Coordinator for California Youth Connection (CYC)