A five-year analysis by WABE and ProPublica found that, in more than 700 cases, Georgia reported inadequate housing as the sole reason for removing a child. Advocates say it would be cheaper to help families get housing.
A five-year analysis by WABE and ProPublica found that, in more than 700 cases, Georgia reported inadequate housing as the sole reason for removing a child. Advocates say it would be cheaper to help families get housing.
The child welfare system rarely offers the same rights as the criminal justice system, leaving many families without due process protections as they face permanent separation.