By Jasmine DemersLouisville Public MediaThe rate of children in Kentucky’s foster care system who are reunited with their families has been steadily declining for years and now it’s the
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Never before revealed records show children report instances of abuse, neglect and danger in residential care facilities that go unheard and unchecked by state officials.
Jasmine Demers. Jasmine Demers is a corps member with Report For America, a national service program that places journalists in local newsrooms. She covers youth and social services for Louisville Public Media. Previously, Demers worked for the Arizona Daily Star. Demers holds a master’s degree from the University of Arizona School of Journalism, where she was editor-in-chief of the student-run Daily Wildcat.
Kentucky students addressed a committee of state legislators about how youth view and care for their mental health and about the resources they’re missing.