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Custody Relinquishment

The practice of separating children from their families in order to secure mental health treatment happens to tens of thousands of children and families every year, according to well-documented reports.  This section contains resources and support concerning the unthinkable practice of forcing families to give up custody of their child to access mental healthcare.


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