Foster
Over 400,000 children are in the foster care system in the United States due to neglect or abuse, with one in eight experiencing maltreatment by age 18.
“Every Child Needs A Family”
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Over 400,000 children are in the foster care system in the United States due to neglect or abuse, with one in eight experiencing maltreatment by age 18.
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Los Angeles County is home to the largest child welfare agency in the United States, the Department of Children and Family Services. Over 400,000 children are in the foster care system, often due to neglect or abuse. One in eight American children experiences confirmed maltreatment by age 18. Personal stories from foster children reveal the difficulties they face within this complex system. The film calls for reform and increased support for these vulnerable youth.
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