Summary of podcast audio:

In this episode of Kids at Risk Action: Invisible Children, hosts Jamie and Alex delve into the harrowing issue of children dying within the Child Protective Services (CPS) system. They discuss a groundbreaking report revealing that 200 children have died while within the CPS system, often due to abuse by their caregivers, with the true scale of these deaths likely much higher. The hosts explore the systemic failures that keep these tragedies hidden, including data gaps, overuse of HIPAA laws, and a lack of transparency. Through real-life examples like the case of Eric Dean, they emphasize the need for better tracking of important child metrics and accountability in CPS to keep children from death and egregious harm. The episode concludes with a call to action for greater transparency and public advocacy to protect vulnerable children in the system.

Audio: Invisible Children: The 200 Lives Lost in CPS