More children are coming into Florida’s foster-care system after a sweeping child-welfare reform law went into effect 19 months ago, but officials say the state is trying to focus on what’s best for kids in difficult situations.
“You write laws to respond to the issues of the day, and those change at least annually,” said state Sen. Nancy Detert, a Venice Republican and sponsor of a number of foster-care reforms. “So our focus in today’s world is the best interests of the child in every way—safety, quality of life, the best location—and that’s all we can do.”
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