Monday, March 30, 2026

NCCPR in Cal Matters: California shouldn’t bail out beleaguered foster family agencies

California’s private foster care agencies are running back to Sacramento, demanding another taxpayer bailout to cover rising insurance costs. Cal Matters reported recently that the state’s foster family agencies want another $30 million, on top of the $31.5 million they got last year. 

One of the many reasons these agencies should not get a bailout — or any other help — can be found in the very reason they’re in trouble: … 

Read the full column in Cal Matters