Tuesday, August 20, 2013

Shortage of foster parents straining Los Angeles County's child welfare system

Shortage of foster parents straining Los Angeles County's child welfare system

Note: Or could it be that they're stealing too many kids?

L.A. County is in an unusual predicament. Traditionally, the county's foster care system has struggled with a shortage of homes for children who are older and with medical and mental health needs. But just this past year, system workers have noticed a shift: suddenly, there's a shortage of beds for the system's babies and toddlers.

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