"I went into a home when I was 14 after the breakdown of my family. Inevery home I was in bar one, staff were on my case. So I kept runningaway, and smashing windows. I went to nine or 10 homes in the end, andended up setting fire to the last but one. I then spent six months in asecure unit in Liverpool."
Listening to her story, it's hard to believe that Jennie, now a20-year-old arts and design student, has got so far. But then there camea turning point: "My last home was brilliant. Staff spoilt me rotten,and even took me to the Dominican Republic. And they got me a white limoon my birthday."
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