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Funding for foster care ombudsmen sparks confusion among Idaho legislators

by LAURA GUIDO/Coeur d'Alene Press
| March 15, 2025 1:00 AM

BOISE — The fate of the recently established foster care ombudsman office is unclear amid somewhat conflicting budget decisions, unclear budget committee rules and a proposed policy bill that was rejected over confusion.

The independent office was established during the 2024 session to address persistent complaints about oversight and the complaint process for people involved in Idaho’s foster care system.

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