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Foster Kids Crashed in Hotels | Baton Rouge News
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A new federal audit reveals over 9,000 kids in foster care were temporarily housed in hotels, office buildings, and other unsuitable spaces between early 2022 and mid-2023 — a crisis worsened by the pandemic and opioid epidemic. Older kids and those with mental health needs faced the biggest challenges, with 34 states resorting to unlicensed placements. Nearly 60% of stays lasted just 4 days or less, but one child spent 251 days in a hotel — averaging about a week. Arizona and Texas alone accounted for nearly half of all placements, with Arizona logging over 3,900 and Texas close to 4,000.
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