HOTEL ROOM, NO SECOND CHANCES
Sixteen-year-old foster youth Kanaiyah Ward died in a Baltimore hotel room after a contracted caregiver failed to check on her for nearly five hours. Her death—ruled a suicide—has sparked outrage across Maryland, exposing dangerous hotel placements, weak…
The Moral Economy of Neglect: How Maryland’s “Compassionate Governance” Betrays Its Foster Children
October 16, 2025
Maryland's foster-care system is under scrutiny following the death of Kanaiyah Ward, highlighting systemic failures and racial inequities. An audit revealed neglect and unsafe placements, particularly affecting Black children, while the state's reliance…