October 2007 issue

Brandy, 16, feels like the foster care system cares more about rules than the kids.

You have to ask permission for everything, like to get food from the fridge, cook, watch TV, use the phone, go in the backyard or take a shower (the staff say there is a schedule). How can you feel at home when you have to ask to eat or can’t go outside unless you have a staff member with you? It makes me feel like I’m in jail.

Jisu’s sister is sassy, funny and loves Disney movies, which matters a lot more to Jisu than her sister’s cerebral palsy.

Jonathan Pearson, a former foster youth, is the legislative coordinator at California Youth Connection, an organization made up of current

The AND 1 Tour streetball tournament showcased amazing basketball players and competitive games in an affordable, fan-friendly setting says, Sam, 15.

I lived in my group home for six years, until this spring when I moved into transitional living, which is

Members of our teen staff recommend The Rules for Hearts and The Freedom Writers Diary.

Cindy, 17, says offensive and demeaning cat calls make her feel like an object.

Even in the city, Sasha, 18, and her friends enjoyed the outdoors. WITH HIKING PHOTO GALLERY.

From recording voices to drawing figures, working at an animation company was a blast for Joe, 16.