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Half a Billion for Failure: Maryland’s Foster Care Expansion Ignores the Real Crisis
Maryland’s $465 million contract to expand foster care placements has raised concerns following an audit highlighting severe issues, including safety risks for children and excessive spending. Lawmakers are demanding accountability while the state’s response focuses on more contracts instead of addressing underlying family issues. The system appears to prioritize financial growth over child safety.