The Lost Children of Wilder

Nina Bernstein discussed her book The Lost Children of Wilder: The Epic Struggle to Change Foster Care, published by Pantheon Books. The boo… read more

Nina Bernstein discussed her book The Lost Children of Wilder: The Epic Struggle to Change Foster Care, published by Pantheon Books. The book, an account of the New York foster-care system, is Ms. Bernstein’s attempt to show her readers the effects that the legal and legislative battles have on the people involved. A 1972 class action suit filed on behalf of Shirley Wilder is still unresolved. After the presentation, Ms. Bernstein answered questions from members of the audience. close

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The Lost Children of Wilder

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Program ID:
163981-1
Category:
Public Affairs Event
Format:
Speech
Location:
New York, New York, United States
First Aired:
May 06, 2001 | 8:15am EDT | C-SPAN 2
Last Aired:
Jul 29, 2001 | 4:44am EDT | C-SPAN 2

Airing Details

  • May 06, 2001 | 8:15am EDT | C-SPAN 2
  • May 06, 2001 | 3:07pm EDT | C-SPAN 2
  • May 20, 2001 | 9:50pm EDT | C-SPAN 2
  • Jul 15, 2001 | 12:08am EDT | C-SPAN 2
  • Jul 29, 2001 | 4:44am EDT | C-SPAN 2
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