The foster care system is theoretically designed to serve as a sanctuary for children who have been removed from unstable, neglectful, or abusive environments. It is intended to offer a temporary or permanent haven where vulnerable youths can find safety, emotional stability, and the physical care necessary to heal. Tragically, reality often diverges sharply from this idealized purpose. For thousands of children nationwide, entering the foster care system exposes them to new, deeper layers of trauma, neglect, and physical or psychological violation. When a child suffers harm within a system that was legally obligated to protect them, the consequences are catastrophic and long-lasting. Resolving these violations requires more than just…