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Children Crashed in Hotels Across States | Lexington News
A new federal audit reveals over 9,000 kids in foster care were forced to sleep in hotels, offices, and other unsuitable spaces between early 2022 and mid-2023—mostly older teens and those with mental or behavioral health needs. The pandemic and opioid crisis worsened the crisis, leaving agencies scrambling. Tennessee’s child welfare chief is now facing two lawsuits over alleged warehousing and abuse. Thirty-four of 49 states admitted using these emergency placements, with Arizona and Texas leading the way—some kids stayed over 250 days in hotels. This nationwide failure demands urgent…
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