Lack Of Volunteers Is Hurting Children In Arizona's Foster-care System

Arizona Republic, Phoenix Arizona Republic: Local
Mon, 09/24/2018 - 6:00am

Children with an advocate are less likely to re-enter foster care, and do better in school. But in Arizona only 10 percent of kids get one.

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