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Foster Care Gains Amid System Strains | Santa Fe News

Foster Care Gains Amid System Strains | Santa Fe News

Published 2 weeks, 5 days ago
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Foster care in the state is making strides—73 new families licensed, kids in specialized care placed successfully—but challenges remain as caseloads strain workers. A bold new plan to “overhire” staff aims to ease burnout while training rolls out. Yet, more kids are in custody, partly due to a newborn drug-exposure policy shift. With a new administration looming and key leaders possibly replaced, momentum’s at risk—but leaders vow to keep pushing forward, deploying emergency “floater units” to fill gaps, with the next update due in September.

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