New Book Exposes Systemic Failures in U.S. Foster Care System
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Peter White's book exposes systemic failures in foster care, providing advocates and lawyers with powerful evidence to challenge and reform child welfare agencies nationwide.
The book documents how 600,000 children enter custody annually through firsthand accounts and expert analysis of systemic failures in child welfare systems.
This investigation gives voice to vulnerable families and advocates working to protect children from trauma and create a safer foster care system.
A veteran reporter reveals shocking true stories of families torn apart by child welfare agencies in this groundbreaking exposé on foster care.
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Veteran reporter Peter White has released a critical investigation into the U.S. foster care system through his new book 'Harvesting Children: The Dark Side of Foster Care.' The book launches amid Labor Day reflections on worker rights and welfare, shifting focus to the protection of vulnerable children within government systems designed to help them.
The investigation reveals harrowing true stories of families in crisis torn apart by child welfare agencies, particularly focusing on the Tennessee Department of Children's Services. Through firsthand accounts, White documents the trauma experienced by parents, some who regained custody of their children and others who did not, exposing what he describes as systemic failure and outright corruption.
Nationally, the book examines a system where 600,000 children are taken into custody annually across the United States, with 400,000 placed into foster care. This represents a significant child welfare crisis affecting both children and adults nationwide. The narrative is powerfully framed by the story of Connie Reguli, a family law attorney who battled DCS for three decades before being framed for a manufactured crime and stripped of her law license.
White's reporting goes beyond mere exposure of problems, giving voice to advocates, lawyers, and insiders fighting for systemic change. The author states, 'This is the elephant in the room that everybody sees but nobody knows what to do about. Too many kids are put in foster care. This book explains how they got there and what needs to be done.'
More than an exposé, 'Harvesting Children' serves as an invaluable resource featuring an addendum of writings from leading experts, advocates, and scholars. The book is available for purchase globally at Amazon, making it essential reading for sociology students, parents, social workers, judges, lawyers, and anyone concerned with child welfare issues.
The implications of White's findings are substantial for child welfare policy, legal practices, and family rights advocacy nationwide. The book's documentation of systemic failures suggests potential need for legislative reform, improved oversight mechanisms, and enhanced protections for both children and families navigating the foster care system.
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