As of August 1, 2007, this book is no longer being published per mutual agreement between the publisher and author. Used copies may still be available via on line book stores.
This web site has been revised in light of the above decision. It now includes ALL CHAPTERS of the book available to read for free, three new chapters have been added since the original book was published...it also includes more photographs than were allowed in the original book to be seen. Click on the BOOK CHAPTERS link above to take you to the book. It will be an unforgettable experiences!!
FIRST LADY LAURA BUSH LETTER
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR of BOYS TOWN LETTER
Introducing author's new blog entitled," Reflections of a Foster Youth." It contains entries on foster care, adoption, birth parents and search/reunions.
Click below:
REFLECTIONS OF A FOSTER YOUTH BLOG
It may possibly now be ordered through Amazon.com, B&N.com and other major online book retailers as a USED BOOK ONLY.
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
LAWRENCE P. ADAMS:
Mr. Adams was born in Detroit, Michigan, in 1950. He grew up in the quagmire of the Michigan Foster Care System from birth. He was finally sent to and graduated from, the famed "Father Flanagan's Boys Home...better known as "Boys Town, Nebraska. His education was furthered at Midland Lutheran College. He has had a professional career in government, nonprofit, academia and private industry.
In 2003, he wrote the poignant book of life through the eyes of a throw away child entitled: "Lost Son? A Bastard Child's Journey of Hope, search, Discovery and Healing." It was released in June, 2004.
He has also written/published over fifty articles of the
need for child welfare reform and shares his inspiring
message with groups across the country. He has addressed three World Conferences sharing his story and the need for reform. He currently serves as Regional Manager-North America for World Initiative for Orphans/Orphan Awareness Foundation.
Adams says, "Though I never received a university degree in social work, I don't need one. I actualy earned a Doctorate having lived in and surviving the system for eighteen years. In living within the system I learned more than one will ever learn from a textbook or lectures."
Mr. Adams currently resides in Fargo, North Dakota.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
Recipient of Presidential Volunteer Award from President Reagan in 1982. Recipient of New York's Eleanor Roosevelt Volunteer Award 1983.
Nominee for a White House Fellowship 1984.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Founder & former Director of Helping Hands; a program providing respite to parents of children with disabilities.
Former Director CityMeals-on-Wheels Program; a NYC based foundation providing meals to the elderly on weekends and holidays where federal funds did not provide.
Former Executive Director; Midland County Foster Adoption Network
Current member of Board of Directors for World Initiative for Orphans based in The Hague, Netherlands.
2002-2010 Lawrence P. Adams
ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
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