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Embattled DCF Secretary to Be Replaced by Child Welfare Veteran

By Kansas News Service
Published November 23, 2017 at 12:17 AM CST
Gina Meier-Hummel, right, is Lt. Gov. Jeff Colyer's pick to serve as secretary of the Kansas Department for Children and Families. Colyer, left, announced her appointment Wednesday in Topeka. (photo credit: Stephen Koranda)
Gina Meier-Hummel, right, is Lt. Gov. Jeff Colyer's pick to serve as secretary of the Kansas Department for Children and Families. Colyer, left, announced her appointment Wednesday in Topeka. (photo credit: Stephen Koranda)

The new head of the state’s child welfare agency says fixing the state’s privatized foster care system will be among her top priorities. For the Kansas News Service, Madeline Fox has more.

 
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