"It was kind of survival of the fittest" in Arizona group homes, said foster-care alum Alexei Ruiz, 23, now an artist in Tucson. For more interviews with local former foster youth, follow these links: Donald Jayne: http://bit.ly/2FveHYN Aracely Valencia: http://bit.ly/2FB64vQ Read the Arizona Daily Star's investigation into the state's foster care crisis at tucson.com/fostercare ||| Video produced by: Emily Bregel, Nick Murray

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