Experts are calling for urgent action to help the thousands of children who have lost a parent or caregiver to COVID-19.
The study also revealed wide racial disparities, with children of color losing parents and caregivers at far higher rates than white children.
While many are being taken in by relatives, some will likely end up in foster care."Under no circumstances should these children be put in institutions," Nelson said."There is a risk, particularly for older kids, that they could be put in group homes or residential care, rather than placed with family.
"He truly loved them," she said."He could be fussing at them one minute and the next minute, the boys are loving on him." Garza said she also had to reassure her sons that they wouldn't be uprooted. She ensured they kept the same routines and continued to see their therapist regularly.
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