For the majority of teenagers, the transition to adulthood is incremental and supported by parental and other assistance. Foster youth, on the other hand, are supposed to reach self-sufficiency quickly and without the same amount of support. This book informs readers about the current circumstances of former and emancipated foster kids, offers evidence-based best practices for dealing with their situations, and recommends new policies to ensure positive results for these children after they leave foster care. The soul of this book is the riveting and revealing foster care memoirs that share very personal struggles, milestones, and life lessons.