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New report says DCS reluctant to take punitive enforcement action against foster, group homes

Howard Fischer, Capitol Media Services//September 29, 2023//[read_meter]

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A new report says the state Department of Child Safety has a "culture of not wanting to take punitive enforcement action against its foster homes and group homes.'' Auditor General Lindsey Perry said the agency is authorized to suspend or revoke licenses for foster homes and child welfare agencies as well as a group home's operating certificate. It also can put child welfare agencies into a "provisional'' status. (Photo by Pexels)

New report says DCS reluctant to take punitive enforcement action against foster, group homes

Howard Fischer, Capitol Media Services//September 29, 2023//[read_meter]

A new report says the state Department of Child Safety has a “culture of not wanting to take punitive enforcement action against its foster homes and group homes.” Auditor General...

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