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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
she remembers frequent visits from West Virginia Child Protective Services workers. “Long story short, I didn’t have very ...
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Judge says agency secretary has to do child protective work because of staffing shortage
A West Virginia circuit judge has ordered state officials to serve as CPS workers due to severe understaffing in child ...
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Oklahoma child welfare worker wanted to protect 1-year-old girl, so she kidnapped her, police say
A new state child welfare hotline worker has been accused of using a ... the Oklahoma Department of Human Services said. Faison told police she wanted to help the child's mother who had reported ...
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CPS worker testifies in Sissonville abuse trial, says no follow-up happened after visit
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — The Child Protective Services worker who visited Jeanne Whitefeather, Donald Lantz and their five adopted kids in Sissonville in 2023 took the stand on Wednesday ...
Chronic understaffing, high burnout: Child welfare system in B.C. is in 'crisis,' investigation finds
Chronic understaffing, and the excessive workload and burnout that comes with it, has the people in charge of protecting ...