Executive Director Marla Spindel and Community Board Member Quoted in Washington Post Article on Hidden Foster Care

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“With diversion [hidden foster care], CFSA’s power is unchecked and it is answerable to no one, nor does it have to provide financial resources to caregivers or services to parents to facilitate their reunification.” Click READ MORE below to access the full article.

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