Improving Florida’s Foster Care System

- 5:08

with Spencer Roach of The Florida House of Representatives

Posted

Feb 17, 2020

An estimated 19,000 kids are circulating through Florida’s foster care system – with about 600 of them still looking for a permanent home to live in. One state lawmaker is committing his freshman term to improving the system. Representative Spencer Roach discusses his transition from private to public service and how he’s tackling child welfare in the Sunshine State.

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