There are over 400,000 kids in America’s foster system — and this man believes many of those cases are avoidable. Here’s how he plans to fix it, and keep safe families together.

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There are over 400,000 kids in the U.S. foster system, and many people think that’s because those children have “bad” parents. Adrien Lewis, founder and president of CarePortal, knows that that’s often not the case.

In many instances, it’s not abuse that’s fueling the foster care crisis, but rather neglect stemming from the overwhelming effects of poverty in America’s families. Many parents are struggling to secure the vital means and support they need to provide for their family’s basic needs, and the system punishes them for it. That’s where CarePortal steps in.

This technology bridges the gap between social service agencies and the community, ensuring timely assistance for families with immediate needs. Members of the community can directly respond to alerts about families in need, providing tangible resources that can potentially prevent children from being placed in foster care. CarePortal has already made significant strides, currently operating in 30 states and aiding over 200,000 children and their families.

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