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Milwaukee Child Welfare Bureau Reduces Foster Care Abuse Cases, Fails in Other Areas

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Almost two years ago, the state settled a lawsuit alleging that it let Milwaukee County children languish in foster care.The settlement demanded changes to the state run child welfare program.The department in charge told lawmakers Wednesday that it’s making progress.Shawn Johnson reports…

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