Oklahoma DHS disputes report on foster care reform efforts

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — The Oklahoma Department of Human Services on Thursday took issue with the latest report by monitors that downgraded the agency's progress in improving the state's foster care program for children.

Agency director Ed Lake said officials "strongly" object to several parts of the report released Wednesday.

"We believe this report contains a number of misleading comments, isolated facts stated without important context," Lake said

The report issued bi-annually by the monitors, known as co-neutrals, rates progress toward improving foster care in 31 areas as the state seeks to c...

 

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