In more than 700 cases over five years, #Georgia reported inadequate housing as the sole reason for taking a child into foster care, a WABE and ProPublica analysis found.

Advocates say it would be cheaper to help families get housing.

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(Published Jan. 2024)
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When Families Need Housing, Georgia Will Pay for Foster Care Rather Than Provide Assistance

In more than 700 cases over five years, Georgia reported inadequate housing as the sole reason for taking a child into foster care, a WABE and ProPublica analysis found. Advocates say it would be cheaper to help families get housing.

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How to Reduce #Formaldehyde Exposure in Your #Home
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Formaldehyde creates an inescapable #cancer risk for everyone in America. It’s in our homes, coming from our couches, our clothes and our babies’ cribs — sometimes at levels that can trigger breathing problems. Here’s how to reduce your exposure.

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How to Reduce Formaldehyde Exposure in Your Home

The underregulated toxic chemical can be found in common household items from couches to clothes. We asked experts how you can reduce your exposure.

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