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Tag: child welfare

Posted inPolitics & Government

NC child welfare leader says system is ‘in crisis’ and state could be sued ‘at any point’

by Kate Martin September 26, 2022September 27, 2022

North Carolina faces issues with providing children with emotional and behavioral health care, official says.

Posted inPolitics & Government

FAQ: What happened with Cherokee County’s Department of Social Services?

by Kate Martin August 15, 2022August 12, 2022
Posted inPolitics & Government

Criminal trial for Cherokee County’s former social services attorney postponed

by Kate Martin August 10, 2022August 9, 2022
Foster NC Department of Health and Human Services
Posted inPolitics & Government

DHHS findings suggest Bertie DSS director acted unlawfully

by Kate Martin July 13, 2022July 13, 2022
Posted inPolitics & Government

Settlement in Cherokee County DSS cases appears close

by Kate Martin and Shelby Harris June 24, 2022June 24, 2022

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