Protecting foster children from abuse

Protecting foster children from abuse | Northwest Voices | The Seattle Times:

Guest columnist Jake Dekker [aka Jacob Hovenier] identifies three needed reforms to protect children in state care from abuse, one of which is: “provide all foster children with easy access to an outside ombudsman to promptly investigate any accusations of sexual and physical abuse.” [“Lawmakers need to reform mismanaged foster-care system,” Opinion, Dec. 24.]