Unless Iowa’s child protection works are given the resources they need, another tragedy like the death of West Des Moines teen Natalie Finn could happen again, according to a new report from the State Ombudsman’s Office.The 160-page report released Monday morning details an investigation in the Department of Human Services’ handling of child abuse reports of Finn, a 16-year-old who was starved to death at the hands of her adoptive family in October 2016.
Four Years After Iowa Teen’s Death, State Ombudsman Warns Of Missteps By Child Protective Agency
Michaela Ramm, The Gazette (Cedar Rapids)
Mon, 02/17/2020 - 1:47pm
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