Despite Federal Efforts, Texas Foster Care System Is Worsening

Despite Federal Efforts, Texas Foster Care System Is Worsening | HPPR:

After months of scrutiny and controversy, the foster care system in Texas appears to be worsening instead of improving, according to The Texas Tribune. Abused children are being left in psychiatric facilities far past the eight to 10 days covered by Medicaid. In fact, that’s an understatement: As of August, children were being held for an average of 768 days.