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POLITICSJul 31 · 07:10 UTCOHIO CAPITAL JOURNALRobbie Sequeira

Most states temporarily house foster children in hotels, offices

A federal audit found over 9,000 foster children were temporarily placed in hotels, offices, and other unsafe settings in 2022-2023 due to placement challenges, particularly for older children and those with behavioral/mental health needs. Tennessee's child welfare commissioner faces lawsuits alleging mistreatment, and Arizona and Texas accounted for nearly half of all reported placements.

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