"In this detailed exploration of the foster care system, Betsy Krebs and Paul Pitcoff argue that the existing system sets teens up to fail by inadequately preparing them for adult life. They contend that the primary goal of foster care for teenagers should be preparation for a fully productive adult life, and that current policies and practice are misguided." "Beyond the Foster Care System follows both Krebs and Pitcoff's journey through foster care and the stories of teens themselves. The book demonstrates that alternatives to the standard way of providing foster care are not only imaginable, but possible."--BOOK JACKET.