5min chapter

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'We Were Once a Family' examines how the foster care system failed the Hart siblings

NPR's Book of the Day

CHAPTER

Exploring Child Welfare System and Family Dynamics

The chapter uncovers the origins of the book and focuses on the struggles of birth mother Sherry with addiction, the failings of the foster care system for the Hart siblings, and the disparities in treatment within the child welfare system. It also discusses the abuse allegations against Jen and Sarah Hart, the challenges faced by birth mothers like Tammy, and the siblings' journey through the adoption process.

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