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‘An ecosystem of dysfunction:’ West Virginia still has a child welfare worker shortage, and it’s taking a toll on foster kids and families
A lack of West Virginia CPS workers directly feeds a lack of foster homes and the instability and lack of permanency many kids face in the system.
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West Virginia’s foster care system depends on grandfamilies. It does little to support their mental health needs.
West Virginia officials want abused kids placed with relatives. But for kids to recover, families need more help with the ...
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In a foster care system in crisis, mental health care is hard to find
Many seniors already face more challenges, like poverty and health conditions. When grandkids are placed in their care, those ...
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‘They’re all damaged.’ Despite progress, West Virginia is still failing to get foster kids the mental health help they need
An analysis by Mountain State Spotlight found foster kids with disabilities were being sent to group care at a rate three ...
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Morrisey won’t use emergency funds to cover $400 million budget hole, intends to focus on ‘structural problems’
Gov. Patrick Morrisey wants to keep cutting taxes while addressing a budget hole. He doesn’t plan to dip into the state’s emergency funds either. That leaves cuts to essential services.
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Gov. Morrisey sells an old story of cutting taxes for economic growth in West Virginia
Gov. Patrick Morrisey plans to cut taxes to entice businesses and people to West Virginia. He’s not the first governor to try this.