Heroin, Opioid Abuse Puts Extra Strain On U.S. Foster Care System
Roughly 265,000 U.S. kids entered foster care last year — the highest number since 2008. Officials say the abuse of heroin or prescription painkillers by more parents is one reason for the increase.
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