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Summary:
In this episode of The Advocacy Report, Alex and Jordan discuss systemic issues within Child Protective Services (CPS) that have led to the tragic deaths of children, even after CPS involvement. They highlight a report revealing that over an eight-year period, 166 children died at the hands of their caregivers after CPS had intervened. A disproportionate number being Black children and infants. The hosts emphasize the overwhelming caseloads, insufficient resources, and hostile work environments that are contributing to CPS’s failures. They propose solutions such as greater transparency, better funding for CPS, growing the community CASA volunteer program, and offering foster care respite nights.
The episode concludes with a call to action for listeners to support child protection reforms, volunteer, and contact legislators to make a meaningful difference in the lives of at-risk children. KARA encourageS you to take a visit to https://casaprogram.org/volunteer/ to learn more about becoming a CASA volunteer and advocating for abused and neglected children where you live.
Podcast:
Kids at Risk Action: The Silent Crisis: When the System Falls Short & How We Can Fix It
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