What we wanted was the protections for these children and a discharge plan, and those two pieces are what we still want.
In the Obama administration, the turnover was 35 days. It was 90 days last year.
The guiding principle of U.S. and international law concerning these children must be the best interest of the child.
Why are Federal facilities exempt?
Children have no freedom of movement.
I just might add that the bulk of the money in the supplemental is for permanent licensed beds, understanding your need.
So rest assured, the administration's attempt to slash your budgets will not stand.
Make no mistake, however, that it is administration policies that have brought us to the brink, a crisis created by failed administration po...
This is a stark violation of those children's best interests.
Influx facilities are supposed to be temporary.
Facilities this large warehousing this many children cannot do right by the kids.