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Republican leaders press for child-welfare bills after child deaths, say DCYF accountability lacking
Summary
Republican lawmakers at the press availability faulted the Department of Children, Youth, and Families for failures they say have led to child deaths, urged hearings on child-welfare bills (including 'imminent harm' language), and noted bipartisan movement on a fentanyl-endangerment measure.
Republican legislators used the briefing to highlight child-welfare concerns and to criticize the Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) for what they described as lapses in oversight. Speakers said several bills aimed at tightening child-welfare standards or defining "imminent harm" have…
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