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How the system failed us: Former foster youth tell their stories

Oct 3, 2026 · Joseph Shapiro

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How the system failed us: Former foster youth tell their stories
Clockwise from upper left: Marissa Pike, Tyrone Laundersville, Rasheeda McCrae and Samanthya Marlatt share their experiences in foster care.
Clockwise from upper left: Marissa Pike, Tyrone Laundersville, Rasheeda McCrae and Samanthya Marlatt share their experiences in foster care.

Former foster youth with disabilities tell their stories — of how they got through foster care

(Image credit: Sophie Park, Kathryn Gamble and Wesley Lapointe for NPR)

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