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Government Failure at Its Worst: How Maryland’s Foster System Left a 16-Year-Old Girl to Die in a Hotel Room

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On September 22, 2025, 16-year-old Kanaiyah Ward was found dead in a hotel, with suspected overdose linked to systemic failures in Maryland’s foster care system. Placed in inadequate hotel care, she was overlooked despite being classified “high risk.” This tragedy exposes the negligence inherent in a bureaucratic approach to child welfare.

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Half a Billion for Failure: Maryland’s Foster Care Expansion Ignores the Real Crisis

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Maryland’s $465 million contract to expand foster care placements has raised concerns following an audit highlighting severe issues, including safety risks for children and excessive spending. Lawmakers are demanding accountability while the state’s response focuses on more contracts instead of addressing underlying family issues. The system appears to prioritize financial growth over child safety.

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