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THEY TOOK MY CHILD”: INSIDE THE DCFS INTERN SCANDAL

THEY TOOK MY CHILD”: INSIDE THE DCFS INTERN SCANDAL

FactsFirstus Investigative Unit
Published on: 26/10/2025

An explosive investigation uncovers how uncertified interns handled child abuse cases in Illinois, tearing families apart and breaking state law. “Shattered Trust” exposes DCFS’s deadly gamble—and the fight to restore accountability and justice.

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