> >LL>That is common, not just in New York, and has been happening for
> >LL>years.  Problem is, there are now too few public facilities they can
> >LL>go to, as states have closed most of them down due to budget cuts.

> >But how do you explain "budget cuts" to a child with little brain function?
> >I'm not blaming you, I'm just venting. Shouldn't housing for disabled
> >children be a primary function of the state? Like mandatory spending?

> Different department.  See foster care.

In many states, like mine, mental health, child support, foster care, vital
stats, and others are all going to be the same state cabinet.

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