Children admitted to state care 856 times last year

File photo. The vast majority of the children were placed in foster care by Tusla.
File photo. The vast majority of the children were placed in foster care by Tusla.
Thu, 20 Aug, 2020 - 07:28
Digital Desk staff

Children were admitted to state care 856 times last year because of abuse, neglect or welfare issues.

They were removed from their parents' or guardians' care voluntarily or by the courts.

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