Burkhammer Fights for Foster Care Reforms Despite Veto
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West Virginia Delegate Adam Burkhammer remains undeterred in his pursuit of foster care reforms, despite Governor Patrick Morriseys veto of his key bill, House Bill 4730. The bill aimed to extend services for foster kids aging out of the system until they reach twenty-one, addressing a growing crisis in the state. Burkhammer, a Republican from Lewis County, is concerned about the high rates of homelessness, substance abuse, and jail time faced by these vulnerable young people without additional support. He notes that the state has even returned federal funds that could assist, and his bill aligned with a recent executive order from President Trump on foster care. Despite the veto, Burkhammer sees the governors approval of bills boosting subsidies for kinship caregivers as a positive step, but he is determined to continue fighting for real change and keep these kids on the right path.
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