More children abused or neglected in Franklin County

COLUMBUS-- CrimeTracker 10 uncovered a growing concern when it comes to child abuse and neglect in Franklin County: the numbers are on the rise.In 2018, Franklin County Children Services (FCCS) took in 33,273 referrals received and 13,770 investigations were initiated.That’s slightly higher compared to the year before, where 21,214 referrals came in during 2017, with 11,771 cases screened for assessment.But what’s more telling is the number of children placed in kinship care, whether