Topics Discussed

Should foster care services be extended to kids beyond the age of 18?

Hoosick Falls High School
Hoosick Falls Central School District
Hoosick Falls, New York

Taping Date:

December 19, 2007

Location:

WAMC Linda Norris Auditorium
339 Central Avenue
Albany, New York

Running time:

58:00

Members of the senior class from Hoosick Falls High School in Rensselaer County discuss the extension of foster care services to young people until the age of 25 with Dr. Toni Naccarato, Assistant Professor, School of Social Welfare, University at Albany; Dr. Cathleen Lewandowski, Associate Professor, School of Social Welfare, University at Albany; and Saysha, a 19 year-old currently in foster placement, and member of NYS Office of Children & Family Services’ Foster Care Youth Advisory Board.

Moderated by WAMC's Maryanne Malecki.

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