Ashley Deckert, Director, Department of Children, Youth & Families
Ashley Deckert, director of the Rhode Island Department of Children, Youth and Families, says the most common reason her child welfare department becomes involved with families is poverty, even though all situations are different.
She also talks about the agency's budget and staffing challenges.
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