”When I get there, it will be my first time in [STATE]… so technically I will be a new person there.” / by richard ross

C, Age 13, is almost in 9th grade and has one brother who is 9. C's both of his parents are regular substance abusers and his mother is known to disappear for days at a time. After the facility, he may be placed with his biological dad, who has not been in his life. He has been here 5 months, almost 6. He is supposed to be released in 3 months time, but it is difficult to make arrangements for his housing, so it may take longer.

”When I get there, it will be my first time in [STATE]… so technically I will be a new person there.”