Deep Dive: Where's Foster? (2021)
Film Lens
Where's Foster? presents a detailed examination of the foster care system through the perspectives of social workers, lawyers, and foster care alumni. The film addresses common misconceptions about the reasons children are removed from their biological parents and shows the extensive workload faced by social workers. It also reveals the difficulties young children encounter while navigating the legal system, emphasizing the need for advocacy organizations to protect children from potential predators.
The documentary features interviews with foster care alumni who share their experiences with social workers and the varying degrees of connection they felt in different foster homes. It discusses the fragile nature of trust in these relationships and the impact on those who struggled to adapt, often resulting in time spent in group homes. The film concludes with success stories from alumni, aiming to change the stigma surrounding foster care.
Why Watch
- •Meet social workers tackling child welfare myths
- •See foster care alumni share their personal stories
- •Find out how advocacy groups protect children
Did You Know
•Social workers face an overwhelming workload in child welfare cases.
•Young children often navigate a complex legal system without adequate support.
•Foster care alumni discuss their fragile connections with social workers.
•Some children unable to adapt spent time in group homes.
Perfect For
Child welfare advocatesFoster care alumniSocial work students