It's a Comic Book, It's a Lifeline ; Guide Helps Children Cope with Foster Care
The Record, Bergen County, NJ › December 22, 2006
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Summary
The harrowing journey of Justin and Jenn begins when they are called into the principal's office to hear some bad news: The state is sending the pair away from their troubled home to live with foster parents.
It is crushing moment for 11-year-old Justin and 15-year old Jenn. But for thousands of children entering New Jersey's foster care system each year, the fictional characters' tale could be a lifeline.See the full content of this document
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It's a Comic Book, It's a Lifeline ; Guide Helps Children Cope with Foster Care
"I Can Make It!" is a colorful 43-page graphic novel designed to guide children ages 10 through 14 through the uncertain and often scary process of leaving home, moving in with a foster family and navigating through family court and the sta...
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