You see, for many, many, many years, West Virginia has been sending too many of our kids out of state to receive care that they should get right here at home. These placements are very costly and they separate children from their families, their communities and ultimately it could lead to longer stays. We have to be looking for ways to change that. So one of my major priorities has been to help bring them home. (08:09–08:20)
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Asserts that out-of-state placements are costly and lead to family separation and longer stays.
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