I'm a firm believer in addressing root causes, and oftentimes, the underlying causes of foster children's trauma are brushed aside in favor of prescribing these mind-altering medications, which are simply not the solution for some of their problems.
Carper emphasizes the need to address root causes of trauma in foster care instead of relying on medication.
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We will do it again. Maybe the next time we will actually make it to Columbia.
To have vacancies that may be not just months, but in some cases years to that have been filled, that justice delayed is justice denied.
We will do it again. Maybe the next time we will actually make it to Columbia.
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