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County review of Hermanitos Unidos foster family agency finds 17 compliance problems

County reviewers found unsafe storage and exit conditions in foster homes and late service plans for six children and young adults.

Board of Supervisors· posted Jun 29Report

A county review of a foster family agency serving children placed by child welfare and probation found 17 problems, including unsafe cleaning product storage, a bedroom without a direct emergency exit, and service plans not completed on time. The agency agreed with the findings and submitted a corrective action plan.

What happens next

The agency implements its approved corrective action plan.

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