Rockingham County approves pay-study changes and emergency DSS hires amid heavy caseloads The Board approved Phase 2 of a countywide compensation study and authorized staff additions and overtime pay for Department of Social Services to address critical foster-care caseloads; full-year cost was estimated at about $1.2 million with a county share of roughly $162,000 when reimbursable state funds are counted.

Rockingham County is taking bold steps to tackle the urgent staffing crisis in its Department of Social Services, committing over $1.2 million to alleviate crushing caseloads and enhance support for vulnerable children.

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Representative Nadeau defends agency bill for child welfare and foster care improvement Nadeau emphasizes agency bill's benefits for child welfare and extended foster care support.

Minnesota lawmakers are at a crossroads, debating crucial welfare changes that could reshape the future for thousands of children in foster care.

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Senator Lentz advocates for drug testing access in child protective services legislation Senator Lentz pushes for enhanced access to drug testing results in child welfare cases.

Montana is rethinking child welfare with new Senate Bills that could revolutionize family reunification and drug testing transparency.

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Department launches online dashboard for abuse and neglect data reporting Department to create dashboard for annual reporting on child welfare data

New Mexico's Senate Bill 84 is set to revolutionize child welfare oversight with a public dashboard that promises transparency and accountability in protecting our most vulnerable citizens.

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Maryland hearings highlight racial disparities in child protective services system Testimonies reveal racial bias and concerns over new child welfare legislation in Maryland.

Maryland's Judiciary Committee is facing a crucial moment as they confront alarming racial disparities in child protective services that could reshape the future for vulnerable families.

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Senate Bill 77 ensures equal mental health evaluations for at-risk New Hampshire children Senate Bill 77 provides equal psychological evaluations for children in delinquency and abuse cases.

New Hampshire is taking a bold step to ensure all at-risk children receive equal mental health evaluations, regardless of their circumstances.

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