Will foster care payment reform save money or harm kids?

By: Rob Moore

Outlets: Ohio Capital Journal

Published: September 10, 2026

Words: 605

Last Updated: 1 month, 1 week ago

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Last month, two members of the Ohio House of Representatives introduced legislation to fix payment rates for foster care statewide.

As covered previously in the Ohio Capital Journal, the bill is largely a response to rising costs in Ohio’s foster care system. According to Scioto County Commissioner Scottie Powell, the number of Ohio children placed in foster care has dropped 9% since 2020, but costs have increased by 68%, a $160 …

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