What can be done about the moms with kids begging on the streets?

I see families begging on the street all the time. Whether it’s a scam or not, I can’t help but think about how deeply traumatizing this must be for the kids involved. I can’t imagine the long-term emotional impact or how they’ll process these experiences as they grow up.

I’m not quick to call Child Protective Services, let’s be honest, the system isn’t always better, and sometimes it can cause even more harm. But I do worry about the mental toll this kind of exposure has on these children. No child should have to grow up in this kind of environment.