New Mexico Misspent $4.2M on Kids' Behavioral Health
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New Mexicos Children, Youth and Families Department misspent over $4.2 million from a $20 million behavioral health fund, with another $6 million unspent due to procurement issues. The money primarily went to group homes and shelters, conflicting with legislative guidelines for community-based care. Department officials, under new acting secretary Valerie Sandoval, are tightening controls to prevent future misuse. Lawmakers call for stronger oversight amid high social worker turnover and repeat child maltreatment rates. A new Office of the Child Advocate aims to ensure funds support New Mexicos children effectively.
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