Advocates push for foster children to be appointed lawyers to get them out of system faster

Advocates push for foster children to be appointed lawyers to get them out of system faster - The Washington Post:

MIAMI — When Lauren entered foster care at age 16, she was too scared to go to the court hearings that were deciding her future. She was wary of the judge and struggled to navigate the complex legal system of dependency court on top of adjusting to life in a group home.