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Why do kids go into foster care?

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Medical Neglect - Sometimes a birth parent's choice to not seek medical attention stems from religious beliefs, but there are other times when a child's medical needs are neglected due to pure thoughtlessness. read more

Overwhelmingly, the children who go into foster care are the victims of either severe abuse and/or neglect perpetrated by their parent/guardian. It all starts with a report of the abuse being made to the Department of Human Services by someone who knows or suspects that a child is being abused or neglected and is in danger. read more

I was a foster parent to 16 foster preteens and teens, all girls, over about 20 years time. All my girls had some similar issues. read more

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