FAQ: 'Harvesting Children' Book Exposé on U.S. Foster Care System Failures

What is the main topic of the book ‘Harvesting Children’?

The book investigates systemic failures and corruption in the U.S. foster care system, focusing on the Tennessee Department of Children’s Services and documenting harrowing true stories of families torn apart by the system.

Who is the author of ‘Harvesting Children’ and what is his background?

Peter White is a veteran reporter, copywriter, television news producer, and documentary filmmaker who wrote the book after publishing investigative stories on Tennessee’s Department of Children’s Services.

When was the book released and where can it be purchased?

The book was released on February 21, 2025 and is available for purchase globally on Amazon at the provided purchase link.

What specific case does the book highlight to illustrate the system’s problems?

The book features the story of Connie Reguli, a family law attorney who battled DCS for three decades, consistently defeated them in court, but was then framed for a manufactured crime and stripped of her law license.

How widespread is the foster care crisis in the United States?

The book examines child welfare agencies across the United States where 600,000 children are taken into custody annually, with 400,000 placed into foster care, representing a national crisis.

Why is this book particularly significant for readers?

Beyond being an exposé, the book serves as an invaluable resource with writings from leading experts, advocates, and scholars, making it essential reading for sociology students, parents, social workers, judges, lawyers, and anyone concerned with child welfare.

What does the author say about the purpose of this book?

Peter White states that the book explains ‘how they got there and what needs to be done’ regarding the foster care system, addressing the ’elephant in the room that everybody sees but nobody knows what to do about.’

Where does the book’s primary focus originate geographically?

The book originates from investigations in the American South, particularly Tennessee, where the author documents stories of families torn apart by the Tennessee Department of Children’s Services.