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Texas terminates contract with primary foster care provider
Texas terminates its contract with EMPOWER, the state's primary foster care provider, just four months after the nonprofit took over operations, citing concerns about inadequate child care.
By Amelia Jones·3 hr ago
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Just four months after taking over the operations of its primary foster care provider, Texas has decided to terminate its contract with the nonprofit organization.
What we know: The Texas Department of Family and Protective Services has terminated its contract with EMPOWER, the state's primary foster care provider.
The state says children weren't receiving the care they deserve under EMPOWER's oversight.
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