Former foster kids relived trauma, fought for new program and compelled Kansas lawmakers to act

Alexandria Ware, a veteran of the Kansas foster care system, wipes away tears while speaking May 14, at the Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library during a celebration of SOUL Family legislation. The law provides a new placement option for foster kids who are 16 or older by allowing them to choose a caretaker. SHERMAN SMITH/KANSAS REFLECTOR
BY SHERMAN SMITHKansas Reflector TOPEKA — Two years ago, Alexandria Ware and other alumni of the Kansas foster care system met with state officials and…
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