Should ‘Foster Parent’ Be A Salaried Position?

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Foster Care Shortage In Jackson County

Across the country, headlines like these are commonplace. The need for foster homes varies by state and by region, with shortages resulting from a number of different factors. Some of these factors have always been a problem — lengthy application processes and intensive training requirements are a natural deterrent for some. Other factors are the result of new trends that . . .