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- April 2, 2022
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Virginia Gov. Youngkin Launches Task Force to Address Lack of Safe Placements for Foster Care Children

Via The Star News Network: Governor Glenn Youngkin launched the Safe and Sound Task Force to create safe placements for children in foster care, and said that from February 1 through July 30, 2021, 163 children spent at least one night in unsuitable arrangements such as local social services departments, hotels and emergency rooms. “It […]

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The Republican Standard
- February 28, 2019
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Virginia Republicans Continue Progress On Statewide Adoption Reform

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GOP lawmakers passed legislation during this year’s 46-day session to help reform adoption procedures in Virginia.

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The Republican Standard
- February 22, 2019
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Foster Care Omnibus Reform Passed By General Assembly

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During the 2019 General Assembly session, lawmakers headed off a list of alterations to rectify the woeful conditions within the Commonwealth’s foster care network.

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- January 22, 2019
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‘Numerous Changes’ To Virginia’s Foster Care System Proposed By GOP State Senator

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After last year’s distressing report of Virginia’s foster care system by JLARC, Senator Bryce Reeves’ bill would “address the issues that are critical to the care, custody, and control” of foster care children to have a “direct impact on day one.”

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