Across much of the country, child welfare agencies have used foster children’s Social Security benefits to reimburse government expenses, leaving many youth to age out with nothing. Federal pressure is rising to end the practice. The unanswered question is whether restitution will follow.

Connecticut’s child welfare agency is under fire after two babies died and another nearly overdosed while under its watch. Investigations reveal ignored warning signs, skipped safety checks, and no accountability. Families trusted DCF, but instead children were buried.