Privatize protective services? Let's not: Fort Worth Star-Telegram
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Author:
Scott McCown /(512) 320-0222 x 109
May 15, 2005
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The Texas House has just passed legislation to have private corporations take over the job of ensuring the safety of our abused children and getting them into permanent homes. The proposed legislation calls for firing about 1,700 Child Protective Services caseworkers.