Resolve Philly/Spotlight PA investigation reveals how Pennsylvania welfare agencies take money owed to foster kids

Resolve Philly/Spotlight PA investigation reveals how Pennsylvania welfare agencies take money owed to foster kids

A new investigation published by Resolve Philly and Spotlight PA examines how counties in Pennsylvania are taking Social Security money intended for children in foster care, a controversial practice that has drawn criticism from lawmakers and child advocates. Child welfare agencies have defended the practice, arguing that it’s allowed under the law and a necessary way to cover costs. But as Resolve Philly journalists Julie Christie and Steve Vol…

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Varha is able to provide child welfare foster care services more cheaply than many other welfare areas. Yet 95 million euros are sunk into them annually.