HEALTHLOUISIANA ILLUMINATOR
Most states temporarily house foster children in hotels, offices
A federal audit found over 9,000 foster children were temporarily placed in hotels, office buildings, and other unsafe settings due to placement challenges. Tennessee's DCS commissioner faces lawsuits alleging mistreatment, and states like Arizona and Texas accounted for nearly half of all emergency placements.
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