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WA youth in the state's care endure rain, cold for holiday visits
The state’s inpatient psychiatric facility for youth requires outdoor visits during the pandemic. But that means shivering in the elements for many families.
Emily McCarty
Emily McCarty is formerly a reporter for Crosscut, where she covered central Washington. Before Crosscut, she spent time in Canada covering Indigenous issues, disability, and gender. She has
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