Allyson Bendell, 17, poses for a portrait at a foster home in the Sierra foothills. Bendell had previously lived in group homes that frequently called the police.
A new piece of evidence: researchers linked the release of COVID-19 child tax credits to decreases in abuse and neglect
https://imprintnews.org/youth-services-insider/child-tax-credits-led-to-decreased-abuse-and-neglect-new-study-shows/238554
The report builds on a growing body of research pointing to poor outcomes for children raised in group facilities. The team behind it is calling on New York State to reduce the use of congregate care — and ultimately, to eliminate it altogether.
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