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As Texas debates CPS fix, caseworkers face long days, late nights (video)

The state’s top leaders have vowed to address the woeful shortcomings of the child welfare system. State lawmakers know that even in a tight budget cycle, they're going to have to spend money to address the problems.

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The state’s top leaders have vowed to address the woeful shortcomings of the child welfare system. State lawmakers know that even in a tight budget cycle, they're going to have to spend money to address the problems. This is part of our "State of Mind" video series on community concerns coming to the Capitol.

 

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