More Kids Are Getting Placed In Foster Care Because Of Parents' Drug Use

More Kids Are Getting Placed In Foster Care Because Of Parents' Drug Use With drug use surging in the past decade and a half, many parents are losing custody of their kids. Between 2000 and 2017, nearly 1.2 million had parental drug use as the primary cause. Over this period, researchers saw a steady rise in the number and proportion of removals attributable to parental drug use, from around 15% in 2000 to 36% in 2017.  But is foster care the best solution? Read More You received this message because you're subscribed to our Breaking News Alerts emails. |  Unsubscribe  |  Privacy Policy | NPR 1111 N. CAPITOL ST. NE WASHINGTON DC 20002