Teen pregnancy common for foster kids

PRODUCED BY SARAH SPRINGER

TEEN PREGNANCY A TEST FOR FOSTER KIDS

Teen pregnancy is complex and represents a series of tough obstacles in any context. In foster care, it adds another dimension to the responsibility of prospective foster parents. It may also become a part of the cycle, as children born in foster care often end up in foster care themselves.

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Life has been lonely for Shaniqua since April when her 1-year-old daughter was placed in foster care by the New York Administration for Children Services. Since then, she has spent every night without the one person she loves the most. However, family separation is nothing new for this young mom. She has been in and out of foster care herself since she was 14-years-old. Read More