McElroy on Cali Child Welfare

McElroy on Cali Child Welfare

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Andrew Bridge of L.A.-based Broad Foundation explained why: money. 'The county will only continue to receive funding for the period it keeps the child in its care.' In various states, including California, there is a 'perverse financial incentive' to place and retain children in foster care rather than leave them in the home.

Thus, the first way authorities can take responsibility is to remove the financial incentive to destroy families.