Tag: Idaho politics

  • Idaho’s Child Welfare Debate: Protection, Profit, and the Limits of State Power

    Idaho’s Child Welfare Debate: Protection, Profit, and the Limits of State Power

    A heated debate in Idaho raises questions about the effectiveness of child welfare, with critics claiming it prioritizes family separation over protection. The child welfare system is influenced by federal funding that rewards removals. Recent legal challenges and high-profile cases like Baby Cyrus emphasize tensions between parental rights and state intervention, revealing systemic flaws.