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The killing of an adopted foster kid in South Florida is prompting children’s advocates to push for better protections for kids in state care. Nubia Barahona was found dead earlier this year. The man who adopted her was arrested for her death. Dozens of children’s advocates who represent foster kids in court gathered at the state capitol to honor Nubia and talk about preventing the future abuse of foster kids. George Riggs a former foster youth is taking action to make sure Nubia’s death isn’t forgotten.

“We can’t have a system that relies on luck, and although tragic cases like hers are not the norm, they happen all too often,” said Riggs.

Riggs will work with Voices for Children in Miami-Dade County to create a model program aimed at protecting foster youth from domestic violence.