By providing help to families to prevent the spiral into abuse and neglect, we would avoid the substantial cost of foster care.
Karen Bass: “By providing help to families to prevent the spiral into abuse and neglect, we would avoid the substantial cost of…”
On the recordJune 15, 2011
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Stressing the need for family support to prevent foster care costs.
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