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Is Child Abuse Really Rising During The Pandemic?

Amid speculation of a spike in abuse, advocates worry that families of color will be policed even more.

Coronavirus • 06.15.2020

Coronavirus Leaves Foster Children With Nowhere to Go

New placements, family visits and child-abuse investigations falter across the country.

Coronavirus • 03.24.2020

The Hidden Trauma of “Short Stays” in Foster Care

Every year, thousands of children are removed from their homes by officials who fear for their safety—only to be returned within days. It “felt like being kidnapped,” one said.

Feature • 02.11.2020

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