County review finds unpaid payroll taxes at former foster youth group home provider
Mindful Growth Foundation, which ran four residential sites for county youth, had its contract end June 30, 2026 after four findings.
A county review of Mindful Growth Foundation, which ran four residential treatment sites for foster and probation youth, found delinquent federal and state payroll taxes and missing records. The Department of Children and Family Services barred new placements, removed all county youth by May 15, 2026, and let the contract expire June 30, 2026.
No corrective action plan was requested; the contract expired.
- Mindful Growth Foundation
- Department of Children and Family Services 17
- Brandon T. Nichols 5
- Audit Committee 72
- Dezetta Burnett
- Second Supervisorial District

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