No one in New Jersey, and few people nationwide, have shown as keen an understanding of what's wrong with child welfare, and what needs to be done to fix it, as Kevin Ryan. But the big question to me is: Will he be allowed the time to do the job? -Richard Wexler

 

No one in New Jersey, and few people nationwide, have shown as keen an understanding of what's wrong with child welfare, and what needs to be done to fix it, as Kevin Ryan. But the big question to me is: Will he be allowed the time to do the job?


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No one in New Jersey, and few people nationwide, have shown as keen an understanding of what's wrong with child welfare, and what needs to be done to fix it, as Kevin Ryan. But the big question to me is: Will he be allowed the time to do the job?

Richard Wexler

It is easy for agencies that operate in secret like DCF to gain too much power over families. These kinds of checks and balances ensure that DCF will have to do more to justify its decision.

Richard Wexler

DCF thinks children are more likely to grow up happy and healthy with their family.

Richard Wexler

Despite all the good work, they've still got a panic on their hands now. They've got to do more to stop it, for the sake of children's lives.

Richard Wexler

Most child welfare agencies tend to embrace secrecy because the people who lead them tend to be mediocre and don't want you to see how poor a job they are doing.

Richard Wexler