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Federal judge says Texas still needs oversight to fix its "broken" foster care system

In a 116-page order, U.S. District Judge Janis Graham Jack said Texas has dragged its heels on foster care reform and continues to need oversight as it tries to find fixes.

By MARISSA EVANS and EMMA PLATOFF, The Texas Tribune
Posted 1/24/18

A federal judge has ruled Texas will continue to need oversight of how it cares for vulnerable children, even after sweeping legislative changes last year.  In a 116-page opinion, U.S. District …

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