CBS Chicago uncovers thousands of abuse allegations in Illinois’ foster care system
The investigation digs into more than 6,000 complaints reported to the state’s Department of Children and Family Services from 2016 to 2021.
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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CBS Chicago uncovers thousands of abuse allegations in Illinois’ foster care system
The investigation digs into more than 6,000 complaints reported to the state’s Department of Children and Family Services from 2016 to 2021.
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