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The Columbus Dispatch
Ohio considers foster care limits after abuse case
Two Ohio state representatives are proposing House Bill 984 to set cost caps on foster care payments amid concerns over rising expenses and cases of child neglect. The bill aims to prevent counties from facing bankruptcy due to high costs of caring for high-needs children, highlighted by a recent rescue of 16 children from deplorable conditions in Vinton County. Currently, counties pay up to $1,500 daily for specialized care, with costs potentially leading to price gouging, prompting calls for standardization and transparency in foster care spending.
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