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Teen Diary

NPR
Published December 1, 1996 at 11:00 PM CST

This month's Teen Diary is from 18 year-old Melissa Rodriguez. Melissa grew up in foster care. Now she lives with her infant son in New Haven, Connecticut. Through a state-run program, Melissa is able to go to school, hold a part time job and live semi-independently.

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