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Disabled kids make up the largest group in foster care. They have the worst outcomes.
Published September 30, 2026 · Category: News
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Disabled kids make up the largest group in foster care. They have the worst outcomes. They stay in foster care longest. They're the most likely to die.
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Originally published at www.npr.org.
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Disabled kids make up the largest group in foster care. They have the worst outcomes. They stay in foster care longest. They're the most likely to die.
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