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Arizona becomes first state to stop agencies from taking foster children’s federal benefits

Jakob Thorington Arizona Capitol Times//June 20, 2023//[read_meter]

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Arizona becomes first state to stop agencies from taking foster children’s federal benefits

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A new law that Gov. Katie Hobbs signed into law on June 20, 2023 makes Arizona the first state in the nation to stop child welfare agencies from seizing millions of dollars from foster care children’s federal benefits. (Photo by Pexels)

Arizona becomes first state to stop agencies from taking foster children’s federal benefits

Jakob Thorington Arizona Capitol Times//June 20, 2023//[read_meter]

A new law signed by Gov. Katie Hobbs Monday makes Arizona the first state in the nation to stop child welfare agencies from seizing millions of dollars from foster care...

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