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The Challenges of Hosting Migrant Children in the US
03:48 - 15:52 (12:04)
As the number of unaccompanied minors entering the US surges, the government has struggled to find adequate facilities to house them in, with Customs and Border Protection's facilities not being equipped for children. This leaves non-governmental organizations to step in to provide support to these children, incurring significant costs in the process.
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Families are sending their children north in search of better opportunities and safety or to send remittances back home.
03:48 - 07:36 (03:47)
Summary
Families are sending their children north in search of better opportunities and safety or to send remittances back home. The government is under pressure to expedite the process of releasing these kids.
ChapterThe Challenges of Hosting Migrant Children in the US
EpisodeA New Child Labor Crisis in America
PodcastThe Daily
The unprecedented number of unaccompanied minors crossing the US border poses a moral and logistical challenge to the US government, as it struggles to find adequate shelter for the children while also ensuring their safety and security.
07:36 - 12:16 (04:39)
Summary
The unprecedented number of unaccompanied minors crossing the US border poses a moral and logistical challenge to the US government, as it struggles to find adequate shelter for the children while also ensuring their safety and security.
ChapterThe Challenges of Hosting Migrant Children in the US
EpisodeA New Child Labor Crisis in America
PodcastThe Daily
Despite the frantic effort to release migrant children from US government custody, there are issues with who they are released to and how they are treated.
12:16 - 13:23 (01:07)
Summary
Despite the frantic effort to release migrant children from US government custody, there are issues with who they are released to and how they are treated. A journalist shares the story of one child whose sponsor was unwilling to take care of her.
ChapterThe Challenges of Hosting Migrant Children in the US
EpisodeA New Child Labor Crisis in America
PodcastThe Daily
A man charged a child's sponsor for paperwork needed to release the child from HHS custody, causing concern for prolonged child detention.
13:23 - 15:52 (02:29)
Summary
A man charged a child's sponsor for paperwork needed to release the child from HHS custody, causing concern for prolonged child detention. The child was eventually released to the man after going through HHS custody.