Voices of Foster Youth: Experts on Their Own Lives - Paperback

by Sue D. Hobbs (Author), Jennifer M. Krebsbach (Author), Rakel P. Larson (Author)

This important book offers unique insight into the experience of foster youths from twenty-three countries around the world. It provides a survey of literature reporting the experiences of youth in care, addressing a wide range of key topics in this multidisciplinary field, and presenting the views and perceptions of these young people.

Author Biography

Dr. Sue D. Hobbs is an associate professor in Child and Adolescent Development at California State University, Sacramento.

Ms. Jennifer M. Krebsbach is a behavior analyst and PhD student in Sociology at the University of California, Davis.

Dr. Rakel P. Larson is an associate professor of Psychology in the Behavioral Sciences department at Riverside City College.

Dr. Christine R. Wells holds a PhD in Social Psychology and is the senior member of the UCLA Statistical Consulting Group.

Dr. Karen J. Saywitz was a distinguished developmental and clinical psychologist and professor in the UCLA School of Medicine, Departments of Psychiatry and Pediatrics for over 25 years.