Summary: California has sent thousands of its most vulnerable children to out-of-state facilities run by a for-profit company, despite laws meant to stop that practice. And often, allegations of rampant abuse and mistreatment have followed. Now, in response to a Chronicle investigation with the Imprint, the state is bringing every child home. Reporters Joaquin Palomino, Sara Tiano and Cynthia Dizikes talk about the story. | Unlimited Chronicle access:Â sfchronicle.com/pod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
