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Service providers say they're setting aside their skepticism over the proposal, arguing that having a cabinet official advocating for child welfare could lead to more resources for mental health, substance use and behavioral health.
Problems in the state's child welfare system are spilling over into the foster care network, leading to a decline in licensed homes and adding more strain to other front-line workers trying to keep Maine children safe.