Lawsuit alleges N.J. foster child program ignored pleas from abused teen

Below is Jay L. Edelstein’s exclusive statement regarding our case representing a former N.J. foster child.

These events are troubling and clearly support the fact that our society is inherently unfair and prejudicial. It is the job of this firm to balance the scale and protect those harmed. We will not rest until we achieve this goals. -Jay L. Edelstein

A lawsuit alleges the New Jersey Department of Children and Families' staff members ignored complaints from a teenager that his foster parent was sexually abusing him, but would not return the boy to his mother.

The lawsuit, filed in Bridgeton on Jan. 28, charges the department and the foster parent as defendants. Court records show the department was served with notice but so far not the foster parent…

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