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OPEGA's report highlights another symptom of a child welfare system that high vacancies, high caseloads and a lack of community services for families struggling with mental health and substance use issues.

OPEGA's report highlights another symptom of a child welfare system that suffers from high vacancies, heavy caseloads and a lack of community services for families struggling with mental health and substance use issues.

OPEGA's report highlights another symptom of a child welfare system that suffers from high vacancies, heavy caseloads and a lack of community services for families struggling with mental health and substance use issues.

The deaths of several children within weeks of each other in the summer of 2021 raised alarm bells when it was discovered they had some involvement with the agency. It was obvious that something was wrong within the department.

Some child welfare workers say they are handling as many as 40 cases a year, the state's watchdog agency told lawmakers.

Todd Landry, whose leadership had been questioned by lawmakers, cited "personal reasons" for his resignation, which is effective immediately.

Todd Landry, whose leadership had been questioned by lawmakers, cited "personal reasons" for his resignation, which is effective immediately.

A state watchdog agency submitted the critical report to a legislative committee Wednesday.

For around 10 years before Jaden Harding was born, his mother and her relatives had numerous interactions with Maine’s child protective services.

A state watchdog agency submitted the critical report to a legislative committee Wednesday.