“I felt unwanted:” Tucson kids talk about hardships of foster care
From the Investigación del Arizona Daily Star: Respuestas a nuestra crisis de niños bajo el cuidado temporal series
- Updated
Donald Jayne, 20, Alexei Ruiz, 23, and Aracely Valencia, 25, share some of their experiences in the foster care system in Pima County.
Read the Part 1 of the Star's series, Fixing Our Foster Care Crisis, at tucson.com/fostercare
As featured on
Families that get help with childcare and family planning fare better, experience less stress and neglect
The Arizona Daily Star investigated how our state came to have one of the nation's highest r…
More information
- Women's Foundation secures $1 million matching donation 2 years ahead of schedule
- Foster children, families invited to day of fun Saturday in Tucson
- Arizona lawmakers letting $56 million in child-care funds sit unused
- 9th Circuit upholds class-action status of foster children's lawsuit against Arizona
- Arizona's voluntary child removals use method challenged in other states
- Free online theater production brings Star foster-care investigation to the stage
Latest video
View this profile on Instagram#ThisIsTucson 🌵 (@this_is_tucson) • Instagram photos and videos
Most viewed stories
-
Over 60 fun events happening in Tucson in February 💖🐎
-
15 Valentine's Day themed events happening in February!
-
A new chapter: Crossroads Restaurant is back open after fire
-
Nearly 30 free events to look forward to in February! 💗
-
Transplant Pizza, Mosaic Brewing and Marana Serial Grillers close their doors
-
A saber tooth tiger fossil, gemstone paintings, and more: Here's the low-down on 4 Tucson gem shows! 💎
-
Our huge guide to date ideas in Tucson, from romantic to casual
-
This Tucson chef has been named a semifinalist for prestigious James Beard Award 🎉
-
Sparkle City: Gem shows season has started — here's what to know



