Foster Care System

In Hidden Paths, Emma’s story takes center stage. A survivor of neglect and abuse, Emma has always been a symbol of hope and determination. But her journey is far from easy. As she grows older, she begins to confront the deep scars left by her past, grappling with the lasting effects of trauma while searching for her true identity. Through her love for art and the fragile connections she forms, Emma embarks on a path toward healing and self-discovery.

The American child welfare system is bent toward protecting adults, not children. Kids in danger are treated instrumentally to promote the rehabilitation of their parents, the welfare of their communities, and the social justice of their race and tribe. It is time to stop letting efforts to fix the child welfare system get derailed by activists who are concerned with race-matching, blood ties, and the abstract demands of social justice, and start asking the most important question: Where are the emotionally and financially stable, loving, and permanent homes where kids can thrive?