And we think it's a positive sign when these numbers go down. Fewer removals of kids averaging 365 monthly removals in 2024 to 324 monthly removals in 25. Modest changes, but very good. Also importantly, Substance use related removals have been reduced by 37% and that's the lowest level since 2007. The reason that's so important is because substance abuse has been one of the key causes plaguing the disruption of our family unit. And I know that there are broader statistics showing that we've been. (05:07–05:16)
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