Â
Sponsored by
Local News
New state legislation could help local kids in foster care
Posted: Aug 26, 2010 10:03 AM by Ariel Wesler
Updated: Aug 26, 2010 10:33 AM
New state legislation could benefit foster kids in Santa Barbara County. Child Welfare Services says there are 550-600 foster kids in Santa Barbara County and currently, they can only stay in foster care until they turn 18.
Child Welfare officials say many of those kids are often sent out into the real world without the necessary skills to be successful.
If Assembly Bill 12 passes, it would give agencies the option to keep foster kids in the system until they turn 21.
Watch KSBY News at 5 and 6 for more information on this story.
PLEASE HELP US MODERATE COMMENTS
Offensive or inappropriate comments are subject to removal. To report a comment, please e-mail us at feedback@ksby.com, and include the name of the story and information on the comment.
Thank you! KSBY.com
KSBY.COM VIDEOS
-
Watch as a local meteorologist tracks the path of deadly tornado as it hits Moore, Oklahoma
Views: 266 May 21, 2013 -
Toddler who lost feet in lawnmower accident meets the dolphin famous for her prosthetic tail
Views: 55 May 20, 2013
Comments