If the Democrats want to do something positive for these throw away teens then they need to garnish their parents for the teens' support.
This is Washington, DC. Their fathers are likely unknown, and also likely in prison. Their mothers are likely strung out on meth/crack/heroin/etc. and unable to care for them. Running away from home might actually have been a smart move.
When Newt Gingrich suggested community homes for children with dysfunctional families, the roar of outrage was heard around the country.
Miss piggy took to the streets insisting the republicans want to take your children away from you.
With the dems it’s always better to Just Say No if it’s a republican idea, no matter how much it would benefit those who need assistance.
And make no mistake about it, there are cities in this country where group homes are saving lives.
If the punk kid runs away it ain’t always the parents fault. Liberals spend other people’s money not conservatives.