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Foster care recruiter urges local recruitment to keep children in Wichita County
Summary
Tracy Roberts, a foster care recruiter for Texas Family Initiative, told the council there are about 35,000 children in out‑of‑home placement statewide and 111 children removed in Wichita County, only 30 of whom remain in the county; she asked civic groups and churches to help recruit foster families.
Wichita Falls, Texas — Tracy Roberts, a foster care recruiter for Texas Family Initiative, used the July 15 public comment period to ask local civic groups, churches and residents to consider fostering so more children can remain in Wichita County rather than being placed out of county.
“Currently, in the state, we have…
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