Op-Ed: Why Do We Make It So Hard To Do The Right Thing For Vulnerable Families? [witnessla.com]

Alicia Doktor 7/25/184:00 AM

Earlier this month, the Kansas City Star published a story about a local police officer who, with a lot of back up, saved three children from needless foster care. But let me tell you what it took to achieve that result.

On one level this very good story—written by Cortlynn Stark, an intern for the Star—-is inspiring. On another level it’s frustrating.

And on still another, it’s outrageous.

[For more on this story by Richard Wexler, go to http://witnessla.com/op-ed-why...vulnerable-families/]

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