Many are not aware, but most foster care systems around the country force parents to pay the state or county child support if their child is in the foster care system, writes Jeffery Leving.
Many are not aware, but most foster care systems around the country force parents to pay the state or county child support if their child is in the foster care system. Many studies have found that this type of arrangement can keep children in foster care for several added months and burden already poor and troubled families with added debt, often for years.
In a statement to my researcher, Illinois Department of Children and Family Services spokesman William McCaffrey said the state is anticipating changes by the end of June.“DCFS is aware of the ACF revised guidance regarding the collection of parental support payments. DCFS does anticipate changes to the current practice and is currently reviewing the legal requirements associated with any changes.
While there are legitimate cases of endangerment to children, only 20% of child welfare cases allege actual physical abuse. The vast majority involve neglect, which Roberts told CBS is often confused with poverty, like when a parent cannot afford food, clothing or adequate housing.
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