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Why some foster children with nowhere else to go end up in detention

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Some of the young people in Hamilton County’s youth detention simply have no place to go.

Ohio is one of several state where foster kids can end up in youth detention, even if they're only facing very minor charges.

On Cincinnati Edition, we discuss the reasons why and what resources are needed to address this problem.

Guests:

  • Judge Kari Bloom, Hamilton County Juvenile Court
  • Sarah Reis, director, Hamilton County Job and Family Services Placement Department

Beginning at noon, call 513-419-7100 or email talk@wvxu.org to have your voice heard on this topic. You can catch a recorded replay at 8 p.m.

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Corrected: June 30, 2026 at 3:41 PM EDT
A previous version of this article incorrectly stated that foster kids are in youth detention but have not committed a crime. 
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