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Inside a taxpayer-funded treatment center for adoptees, tales of abuse, neglect and little oversight
Calo Programs, a taxpayer-funded residential treatment center for adopted children in Missouri, faces allegations of abuse, neglect, and poor oversight. The facility, part of the troubled teen industry, charges up to $20,000 monthly and has drawn criticism for minimal treatment, untrained staff, and frequent law enforcement involvement. An AP investigation highlights systemic issues in for-profit youth treatment centers reliant on government funding.
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