Fifty Bucks: What's It Worth? Complete Book
Fifty Bucks: What's It Worth by Dave Wright Chapter 1 Maggie “One in five children who ‘age out’ of foster care become homeless. Only half will have a job by the time they are 24. Four percent will get a college degree, compared to 36% of non-fostered children. 71% of fostered women will become pregnant by the age of 21. The age of ‘emancipation’ from foster care is 18 or at the time of graduation from high school.” --sharedjustice.org Maggie’s social worker deposited her at the curb of what was to be her last foster home. She had just turned sixteen and had been reassigned to this family after a multitude of tempestuous arguments at her previous home. “Try to behave,” admonished the social worker as she waved her off. “This family has experience with teens and should be a good fit for you.” Maggie Oliver trudged up the sidewalk. At five foot five and only 110 pounds, the suitcase she dragged behind made the steps an effort. Her faded blue jeans, torn at the knees accentuated