Sunday, January 27, 2013

Drug issues propel rise in foster care in Maine

Drug issues propel rise in foster care in Maine | The Portland Press Herald / Maine Sunday Telegram:


As more children land in state custody, Health and Human Services officials say they need extra funding.

AUGUSTA Substance abuse problems among young parents have driven up the number of children in foster homes by 35 percent over projections, prompting state human services officials to seek an extra $4.2 million from the Legislature.

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