Reps. Gramlich and Madigan: Concerns for foster kids highlight system that falls short
As the Legislature sets priorities this year, we cannot afford to neglect the critical services necessary for Maine children in foster care.
By Rep. Lori Gramlich and Rep. Colleen Madigan
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CUMBERLAND FORESIDE, ME - JANUARY 6: Jack Woodcock is a lawyer who has filed a federal class action lawsuit against the state of Maine on behalf of children in foster care who are being given psychotropic drugs without proper safeguards and oversight. (Staff photo by Ben McCanna/Staff Photographer) Ben McCanna/Staff Photographer
As lifelong advocates for the health and protection of Maine’s children, we are stunned by the Maine Department of Health and Human Services’ difficulties addressing the issue of monitoring the prescription of psychotropic drugs among our state’s fostered population.