A new study shows that placing children in group homes instead of with foster families is much more expensive, and many children’s advocates say it’s also worse for the kids.
The study, released last month by the Legislature’s Office of Program Policy Analysis and Government Accountability, found that slightly more than 11 percent of children who are removed from their families are placed in group homes rather than with relatives, friends or foster families.
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