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Lawrence Journal World in Lawrence, Kansas

26 Apr 1998

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Lawrence Journal World

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Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

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Apr 26, 1998

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2

Critics say privatized foster system fails troubled children

Douglas County judges, guardians, and lawyers challenge the privatized system run by Kaw Valley Center and SRS. They cite overcrowding, untrained staff, and poor oversight at Kansas City and Topeka homes, while KDHE moves to suspend a main group home amid ongoing problems and contract renewals.

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Douglas County Jean Shepherd SRS Shelley Bock Lawrence Guardian Gaye Kitsmiller Kathy Rein Pratt Kansas City Kaw Valley Center Kaw Valley Topeka Kaw Vailey Nebraska Oklahoma Kansas Senate Dick Bond Sue Bond Overland Park B. Wayne Sims Fort Scott Pittsburg Russell Northup Kansas Department of Health and Environment Northup KDHE Kansas Rochelle Chronister Gartinger Marilyn Alstrom Alstrom Sims Raw Valley
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Privatized foster care faces staffing and abuse concerns

Kansas SRS privatization shifts foster care to Kaw Valley and others. Staff abuse cases, missing case workers, and court contempt highlight ongoing safety gaps as private contractors recruit from across the region. Foster parents report phone delays and delayed reimbursements during the 90 day transition and after.

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Kaw Valley SRS Garlinger KDHE Kansas Department On Aging Juvenile Justice Authority Dalager Charlces Raw Valley Small Claims Court Wyandotte Kathy Rein Pratt Methodist Youthville Rein Lutheran Social Services Youthville Gosh
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