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Cathy is worried as soon as Jade arrives: she's never looked after a pregnant teenager before, but none of the mother and baby carers are free, and-- seventeen years old, seven months pregnant and homeless--Jade is in a desperate situation. But Jade's behaviour gives Cathy cause for concern straight away. She doesn't want to listen--and it isn't long before Jade is in trouble with the police as well. Cathy knows that Jade loves her daughter Courtney with all her heart, but will she be able to get through to her in time to make her realise what she might lose?
First publish date: 2013
Genre: Memoir/Professional Memoir
Authors: Cathy Glass
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