NewsCenter for Public IntegritySeptember 22, 2024United States
California Foster Care Insurance Crisis
The Nonprofits Insurance Alliance of California has stopped providing insurance to foster family agencies. This decision threatens to displace thousands of vulnerable children across the state.
Read the full story at Center for Public IntegrityWhy It Matters
The loss of insurance coverage could force the closure of foster agencies, leaving thousands of vulnerable children without stable housing or support.
Key Facts
- The Nonprofits Insurance Alliance of California was the primary insurer for state foster family agencies.
- The insurer announced in August that it would stop covering these agencies.
- The change impacts thousands of vulnerable children, including those with medical needs or LGBTQ+ youth.