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In this Tuesday, July 30, 2019 photo, Victor Lasko, State Wide Director of Workforce Development at Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) in the Englewood neighborhood of Chicago, points to a bruise on a doll used for for training new child service investigators. Experts say the Illinois welfare agency under fire for high-profile deaths of children has become a national standout when it comes to giving workers hands-on training. The state has two simulation labs where over 700 employees have trained and there are plans for a third. (AP Photo/Amr Alfiky)

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In this Tuesday, July 30, 2019 photo, Victor Lasko, State Wide Director of Workforce Development at Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) in the Englewood neighborhood of Chicago, points to a bruise on a doll used for for training new child service investigators. Experts say the Illinois welfare agency under fire for high-profile deaths of children has become a national standout when it comes to giving workers hands-on training. The state has two simulation labs where over 700 employees have trained and there are plans for a third. (AP Photo/Amr Alfiky)

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CBS Chicago uncovers thousands of abuse allegations in Illinois’ foster care system

A three-yearlong CBS2 investigation found most child abuse claims reported to the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services get closed by the agency as “unfounded.” Reset learns why that’s the case and what this means for children in foster care. GUEST: Dave Savini, CBS2 Chicago investigative reporter

In this Tuesday, July 30, 2019 photo, Victor Lasko, State Wide Director of Workforce Development at Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) in the Englewood neighborhood of Chicago, points to a bruise on a doll used for for training new child service investigators. Experts say the Illinois welfare agency under fire for high-profile deaths of children has become a national standout when it comes to giving workers hands-on training. The state has two simulation labs where over 700 employees have trained and there are plans for a third. (AP Photo/Amr Alfiky)

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A three-yearlong CBS 2 investigation found most child abuse claims reported to the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services get closed by the agency as “unfounded.”

Reset learns why that’s the case and what this means for children in foster care.

GUEST: Dave Savini, CBS 2 Chicago investigative reporter

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