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The foster care system in West Virginia is currently overwhelmed, managing 5,880 children.

Steady: 0 in the last 7 days Updated sep 16

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  1. West Virginia's foster care system is reported to be under strain, with federal monitoring of capacity issues.

How it started

3 reports, 2 independent, last reported Jul 13. The briefing below covers this first event.

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The foster care system in West Virginia is currently overwhelmed, managing 5,880 children.

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  1. State programs in West Virginia are helping youth aging out of foster care, amid disagreements over service expansion.Sub-event
  2. West Virginia's foster care system is overwhelmed with 5,880 children.1 source

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