Monday, April 25, 2011

N.J. spent approximately $51.7 million on 317 child neglect and abuse lawsuits

Monday, 25 April 2011 16:25
BY ALICIA CRUZ
NEWJERSEYNEWSROOM.COM

The horrific discovery of little Faheem Williams' mummified remains in the Newark basement of a relative's home prompted a $1 Billion overhaul of New Jersey's Department of Youth and Family Services in 2003, but eight years later, the state is paying for mistakes of its past.

Susan K. Livio of the Statehouse Bureau reported that New Jersey spent approximately $51.7 million in 317 lawsuits brought on behalf of foster children who were abused while in state foster homes from as far back as 1996.

Attorney Joel Garber of Voorhees said while he hoped the system changed, he was not very optimistic since it's too hard to police what really goes on in foster homes. FULL STORY

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