Elijah Goodmanwas stranded waiting for his caretakers to take him home, but the day never came.
Im staying strong, but it hurts.
Despite the school being closed, Elijahs parents refused to pick him up.
But if I told someone, I was afraid of getting jumped by the other staff.
TheDetroit Free Pressclaims to have tried to contact Elijahs parents numerous times, leaving voicemails and sending text messages.
They were specifically told, Your son was abused.
And they didnt even send him clothes, she said.
What makes it so astounding is that these wealthy parents think they can get away with it.
Its unfathomable to me how, as a country, were failing these kids, the attorney explained.
Lawyers from Californian law firmEmbolden Lawestimate that about 10 percent of adoptions fail between placement and finalization.
Additionally, around 1 to 3 percent fail after finalization or are dissolved.
Going from 22,987 at its peak to 1,517.
These people are monsters, stated another.
How are the parents not facing charges?
Theyre rich, another replied.
The teenager currently resides in a hotel as he awaits a resolution.
Hes in high spirits and shared his vision of the future with the press.
I have resources to become a successful man and take care of my family in Haiti, he said.
And one day, make my own.
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