By Robert J. Hansen | OBSERVER Staff Writer - A report presented to the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors reveals that American mothers, especially Black moms, have one of the highest maternal mortality rates in the world, with approximately 70 Black women dying per 100,000 live births in 2021; however, efforts by the Black Child Legacy Campaign have shown progress in reducing deaths and improving safety and well-being for Black children and families in Sacramento County.
The director of the Department of Child, Family and Adult Services responds to KCRA 3 investigation into former jail housing kids. She is calling on the community to step in to provide safe homes and a permanent solution to house foster care youth.
KCRA 3 Investigates looked into how Sacramento County spent millions of tax dollars over the span of nearly a year for the program, and took a closer look at why some businesses received more money than others.