Name: Unsafe in Foster Care, Part 1 by latinousa
Duration: 44 min 33 s
Description: In this two-part investigation, we look into Los Angeles County’s Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS), the largest child welfare agency in the U.S., and what happens when the system that is meant to protect these children falls short—and even puts their lives at risk.

This story was produced at Radio Camp, inspired by NPR's Latino USA's news literacy program called "News or Noise?" where youth reporters examine hype vs fact in the news. Opinion or fact? It's the job of the news to be impartial, but is it always?  Youth reporter Malik Shah hit the streets of Williamsburg, Brooklyn to check in with listeners. 

Segment host: Dov Alperin

Opinion, or fact?

In this two-part investigation, we look into Los Angeles County’s Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS), the largest child welfare agency in the U.S., and what happens when the system that is meant to protect these children falls short—and even puts their lives at risk.

Unsafe in Foster Care, Part 1

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Unsafe in Foster Care, Part 1

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