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By: Darcy Olsen

An estimated 55 children will disappear from America’s foster care system today. For too many, there will be no canvassing of the streets in search of them. No pictures posted. No social media campaigns. Not for these kids.

Warning signs missed by the DCS that could have prevented Chaskah Davis Smith's murder. Scottsdale grandmother served warrant.

It is estimated that roughly half of all children abused to death across the country are missed by investigative authorities.

Grandmother accused of murdering 11-year old Chaskah Davis Smith had history of family issues and abuse.

Grandmother arrested after being accused of horrific abuse and murder of Chaskah Davis Smith.

This Act aims to place abused children with relatives faster. If relatives are not available, it seeks to minimize the number of times they will be moved.

These reforms protect missing children in foster care with mandatory reporting, ID tools, child predator education, and stronger criminal penalties.

What more are you & I going to do for children in foster care this year? Everyone has a role- supporting families who do step up to the plate, for one.

Inspired by her experience as a foster parent, Olsen launched a nonprofit organization focused on helping abused and neglected children.

By: Rebecca Masterson

The term child "neglect" has become a catch-all and needs to be replaced in laws with precise terms to provide a clear direction for protective action.

Over 20,000 American children age out of foster care each year. Cash accounts can help them succeed.

Policymakers can help these teens succeed by opening and funding flexible bank cash accounts.