# Calo Academy's Hidden Costs

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Podcast: [Global News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/global-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7448525)
Published: 2026-05-30T09:26:43+00:00
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## Resource

Behind the glossy facade of Calo Programs, a Missouri facility billing itself as a joyful lakeside academy for adopted kids, lurks a disturbing reality: frequent police calls, runaways, assaults, and hospitalizations. Funded by taxpayers and private equity, this “troubled teen industry” hotspot charges up to $20,000 monthly while operating with minimal oversight. Former staff and parents describe jail-like conditions, drug incidents, and a lack of education or proper training. Despite claims of success and external oversight, state inspectors found evidence of obstruction and chaotic management. This exposes a dangerous gap: vulnerable children promised healing instead face neglect, profit-driven neglect, and a system that rarely holds anyone accountable. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/e77d2a4ed73a343c

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