New Mexico's Treatment Foster Care Crisis
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Treatment foster care agencies in New Mexico are grappling with high denial rates for kids with severe needs due to a lack of suitable foster families and limited residential treatment options. The state agency, CYFD, sends referrals despite agencies concerns, leading to kids being stuck in unstable placements. A legal settlement and new agreement aim to improve home-based care and caseloads, offering hope for better matching of kids needs with safe home options.
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