Fragile futures: ‘It was just gone’ — For medically complex kids, families face looming uncertainty of care

By: RACHEL WACHMAN

Outlets: Concord Monitor

Published: November 7, 2026

Words: 3,329

Last Updated: 2 days, 3 hours ago

Body Text Preview

This story was reported in partnership with the USC Annenberg Center for Health Journalism’s 2026 Impact Fund for Reporting on Equity in Health and Health Care and the Center’s Engagement Initiative.

At almost two years old, Charlotte Guptill could win an award for the world’s fastest butt-scoocher.

Wearing a mint green onesie patterned with pink ice cream cones, she paused her movement to glance at the large television on one side of her Allenstown living room, …

Create a free account to access this story and more

Join Plucky Wire to access full stories, collaborate with newsrooms, and discover content from networks around the world.

Accessibility

About

FAQ

Email Us