Genie Wiley: America's Ferie Child

The Future Looked Bleak

Sadly, by 1972, accusations of exploitation were being made by both rehabilitation instructors and researchers, and funding began to dry up. Once Genie left the hospital, Irene was overwhelmed with the responsibility of caring for her, and so Genie was moved to a foster home. Her progress came to a serious halt…

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