Faith-based foster-placement bill draws sharp divisions over oversight and child safety House Bill 2241 would let certain faith-based, license-exempt residential providers register with a qualified association and a state-appointed oversight board to accept foster placements; proponents cited placement shortages and religious freedom, while child-welfare advocates warned the bill would weaken safeguards established after documented abuses.

A controversial new bill in Missouri aims to expand foster care options through faith-based facilities, but advocates warn it could jeopardize child safety and oversight.

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New Zealand govt officially apologises for abuse in care yespunjab.com?p=59734

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