Maryland's Foster Care Reform: Kanaiyah's Law & More
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Maryland Lawmakers Push for Foster Care Reforms After Kanaiyah Wards Death
Maryland lawmakers are making significant strides to overhaul the states foster care system following the tragic suicide of sixteen-year-old Kanaiyah Ward while in state custody. An audit revealed severe issues, including children placed in hotels, homeless shelters, and unsafe homes. Delegate Mike Griffith, a foster care alumnus, is championing Kanaiyahs Law, a bipartisan bill that recently passed the House Judiciary Committee. The bill aims to prohibit unlicensed placements, mandate background checks for caregivers, and establish an independent ombudsman to address complaints and ensure childrens safety. Concurrently, House leaders are advocating for broader reforms with enhanced oversight and budget penalties for failures. Governor Wes Moore is already implementing changes, such as ending hotel use, improving training, and adding new beds for better placements, with votes and potential implementation starting in October.
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