FOSTER CARE CHANGES CREATE HURDLES FOR FAMILIES IN RECOVERY

 THE FOSTER CARE SYSTEM IN NORTH TEXAS HAS BEEN GOING THROUGH A MAJOR TRANSITION WITH NEW MANAGEMENT OVERSEEING THE SYSTEM.  AND WHILE THAT CHANGE IS DESIGNED TO IMPROVE OUTCOMES FOR KIDS AND FAMILIES-- IT CAN ALSO CREATE NEW CHALLENGES FOR THE ORGANIZATIONS ON THE FRONT LINES AND THE FAMILIES THEY SERVE. NEXUS FAMILY RECOVERY CEO AND HOPE COTTAGE CEO LAY OUT HOW THEY HELP PARENTS IN RECOVERY-- AND OTHER CHALLENGES WHILE KEEPING FAMILIES TOGETHER... WHEN IT'S SAFE TO DO SO.