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Author: Richard Wexler

A child’s tricycle sits alone on a quiet, tree-lined path, symbolizing separation and vulnerability in the foster care system.

Who’s doing child welfare better than Louisiana? Here’s the answer.

March 26, 2026 Updated April 2, 2026
Of all the children taken from their families in Louisiana in 2024, 93% did not allege sexual abuse or physical abuse. Far more common are cases in which family poverty is confused with “neglect.”

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