N.J. spent approximately 51 .7 million on 317 child neglect and abuse lawsuits on behalf of foster children abused while in state foster homes

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The horrific discovery of little Faheem Williams' mummified remains in the Newark basement of a relative's home prompted a $1 Billion overhaul of New Jersey's Department of Youth and Family Services in 2003, but eight years later, the state is paying for mistakes of its past.

Susan K. Livio of the Statehouse Bureau reported that New Jersey spent approximately $51.7 million in 317 lawsuits brought on behalf of foster children who were abused while in state foster homes from as far back as 1996.