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West Virginia Pushes for Foster Care Reform | Charleston News
A heartbreaking infant death in West Virginia’s foster care system has ignited urgent calls for reform, as lawmakers demand accountability after court documents revealed a foster parent allowed a drug-using biological mother into the home and failed to report it. With bipartisan outrage growing, the governor vows sweeping legislative action within weeks to overhaul Child Protective Services, tackle caseworker shortages, and reduce caseloads — all aimed at preventing future tragedies. Three individuals, including the foster parent and biological mother, face charges as the criminal probe…
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