April 11, 2011 A child advocacy group that is fighting liability limits for children in the state foster care system is taking aim at a similar measure seeking to provide lawsuit immunity for disability service providers. The providers say they are facing increased legal claims and need the added protection, which would extend immunity to both non-profit and for-profit contractors that care for foster children with mental and physical disabilities. “Our providers are spending so much on insurance that basically what that does is, it takes away from the monies that they have available for their clients,” said Rep. Marti Coley, R-Marianna and the House sponsor.
Florida Youth SHINE marks 20 years with White House visit, new housing bill
Florida Youth SHINE is the organization whose members are youth who grew up in foster care and are dedicated to improving the lives of those who are also in the system. This year, as they celebrate 20 years of advocacy, they had a recent appearance in the White House for the signing…
