I had
a child in
foster care
tell me,
‘It’s mine.
Nobody can
take this
from me.’”
Exit
GREATEST
PERSON OF
THE WEEK
Debbie Gori
The Things
You Can
Carry
BY EMMA
DIAB
REMOVING A CHILD from a home
that is unstable and possibly dangerous is done in the best interest
of the child by the state. But the
immediate reality of being ripped
from your parents and home can be
terrifying and confusing. Often, the
whole affair is done hurriedly with
the intent of getting the child to
safety as quickly as possible, leaving no time to gather essentials—a
PHOTOGRAPHS BY BRYAN MELTZ
HUFFINGTON
11.04.12