Vulnerabilities in the Foster Care System (podcast)

**Summary: **

In this episode of Kids at Risk Action, hosts Ashley and Alex discuss a heartbreaking case in which a 7-week-old infant suffered 13 fractures while in foster care, allegedly inflicted by the foster mother. This case highlights the systemic issues within the foster care system, including inadequate resources, lack of oversight, and insufficient training and support for foster parents. The hosts emphasize the need for better funding, regular home checks, and ongoing support for foster families to ensure children’s safety and well-being. They also stress the long-term consequences of failing to address these issues, such as homelessness, incarceration, and unemployment for children aging out of foster care. Finally, they encourage listeners to get involved, whether through volunteering or raising awareness, to help create real change in the system.

**Podcast Audio: **

The Vulnerabilities Within the Foster Care System

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