Kids Housed in Casino Hotels? It's a Workaround as U.S. Sees Decline in Foster Homes

The U.S. has a shortage of foster homes, leading officials to find alternative housing for children that have included a casino hotel, a home purchased by the state, jails, and emergency rooms. Describes the negative impact this has on children and state budgets. Highlights the problem in rural Nevada, where limited access to services and poverty are barriers to increasing the number of foster homes. Relaxing regulations is one strategy being considered to remove these barriers.
Source: News stories via the Rural Assistance Center - Category: Rural Health Source Type: news