The New Republic Congressional Quarterly Return to the NEWS page Thousands of children are abused or neglected each year in New Mexico. And the state's safety net has far too many holes. A Journal investigation has found some children are kept in abusive families too long, while others are sent to foster homes where new abuse occurs. In Harm's Way Children who can't protect themselves are being neglected and harmed daily in New Mexico homes.
Children pay price as frustrated foster parents, social workers bail out.
Protecting Kids Critics say the state has repeatedly balked at efforts to ensure accountability.