Appeals court revives foster children's lawsuit against West Virginia over troubled child welfare system
The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals reversed a lower court's dismissal of a lawsuit filed by foster children against West Virginia officials over the state's troubled foster care system. The ruling allows the children to continue pursuing legal action aimed at improving the child welfare system. Attorney Richard Walters emphasized the need for real change, stating the children of West Virginia deserve better.
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Now is the time to get back to work and effectuate real change. The children of West Virginia deserve better.
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Foster children suing West Virginia officials over the state’s troubled child welfare system will have another chance to pursue legal action following a successful appeal.
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