NC accused in lawsuit of letting people with mental disabilities languish in local jails
The burden of taking care of people with disabilities, such as schizophrenia, is falling to county jails, a new lawsuit says.
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The burden of taking care of people with disabilities, such as schizophrenia, is falling to county jails, a new lawsuit says.
A provision within the new Parents’ Bill of Rights law could cause delays for the state’s youth tobacco survey. Here’s what we know abut what needs to happen next.
The counties’ child welfare systems are under state supervision with one under full control of the state following an 8-year-old child’s death. Learn more details on these counties’ cases.
Nash County DSS was investigating a report of suspected child abuse when Christal Lane died. Here’s how NCDHHS plans to help the county agency.
A child welfare leader says NC's system is "in crisis" and the state could be sued "at any point." Some children are left waiting for help in emergency rooms and DSS offices, official says.