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Absence/Presence

Absence/Presence

A documentary short film that celebrates the perseverance and lived experience of youth in the child welfare system – dispelling the negative stereotypes about foster care by showing how school, extended family, and the kindness of strangers can help a child find their path in life.

Absence/Presence

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Celebrating the perseverance and lived experience of youth in the child welfare system (27m 46s)

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