Children Held Beyond 'Medical Necessity' in Illinois Psych Wards

Midday on WNYC | Jun 20, 2018

ProPublica Illinois reporter Duaa Eldeib discusses her recent article published in The Atlantic, “Hundreds of Illinois Children Languish in Psychiatric Hospitals After They’re Cleared for Release.” The Department of Children and Family Services has been struggling to find appropriate homes for young people with mental illness. As a result, children are staying in psychiatric wards beyond medical necessity, not going to school, and not being cared for by a loving adult.  The number of children in this limbo has steadily increased since 2014.

This segment is guest hosted by Duarte Geraldino. 

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