West Virginia Watch, Yahoo – Funding for foster care has been slashed in the House Finance Committee as members opted to ignore Gov. Patrick Morrisey’s proposed budget, including his $182 million request for a child welfare system in crisis.
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There are more than 5,800 children in foster care, and there aren’t enough Child Protective Services workers, in-state available beds or services to help them.
The House’s version of the fiscal year 2026 budget, up for passage this week, would give roughly $121 million to the Department of Human Services to manage its foster care system.
