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State discovers flaw in DCS system used to determine children’s removal from homes

Howard Fischer, Capitol Media Services//August 21, 2023//

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State discovers flaw in DCS system used to determine children’s removal from homes

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State officials have discovered that a flaw in a system used by the Department of Child Safety has let judges make decisions on removing children from homes without having all the information that they needed. (Photo by Pexels)

State discovers flaw in DCS system used to determine children’s removal from homes

Howard Fischer, Capitol Media Services//August 21, 2023//

Updates: Adds quotes and details, including from Gov. Katie Hobbs. Corrects spelling of Kirsten Wright. State officials have discovered a flaw in a system used by the Department of Child...

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