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This book presents a powerful, real-world look at the lives of vulnerable young people in foster care.

"Underemployed and directionless, Ryan Berg took a job in a group home for disowned and homeless LGBTQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning) teenagers. His job was to help these teens discover their self worth, get them back on their feet, earn high school degrees, and find jobs. But he had no idea how difficult it would be, and the complexities that were involved..."--Provided by publisher.

Wounded in Iraq, Navy SEAL Eric Greitens returns home to find that his fellow veterans all want the same thing: to continue to serve their country. He founded The Mission Continues to provide paid public service fellowships for wounded veterans. Under this umbrella organization, former Marine sergeant Jake Wood began Team Rubicon, organizing post-9/11 veterans for dangerous disaster relief projects around the world. Drawing on the military's emphasis on discipline and selflessness, these veterans are helping to build a more vigorous nation and world.

Ten years ago Jena Lee Nardella wanted to change the world so she joined forces with Grammy Award-winning band Jars of Clay to found Blood Water and began her mission of building one thousand wells in Africa. Today, working throughout eleven countries in Africa, Blood Water has provided health care for over 62,000 people and has partnered with communities to provide clean water for more than one million people.

As you read Ryan's story, you will learn about the history of the child protective services and find out about the programs and services offered today.

Explores the difficulties faced by service men and women after they leave the military and return to civilian life and discusses the services available to them.

Introduces foundations and charities that help children that are sick around the world.

Contains advice for preparing school activities for autistic children and teenagers.