Foster care often fails kids with disabilities. Consider these cases

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Published on September 30, 2026 • Originally reported by Joseph Shapiro. OMEGAZEPRIME provides independent news coverage and analysis for our readers. Stay informed with the latest developments.
Bobbie (left) and DeForrest Williams hold a portrait of their son, Christian Williams, at their home in Buckeye, Ariz. Christian died at age 15 of diabetes complications while in a residential foster care program.

Disabled kids make up the largest group in foster care. They have the worst outcomes. They stay in foster care longest. They're the most likely to die.

(Image credit: Courtney Pedroza for NPR)

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