fletcher, others blast changes in social worker bill

[JohnnyLib2]

Another step backwards in KY......



http://www.courier-journal.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/


Officials with the Cabinet for Health and Family Services worked with lawmakers from both parties and a task force to develop the original bill and said the matter doesn't need more study.

"We've already done the research," said Mark Birdwhistell, the cabinet's secretary. "It's now time for action."

In addition to money to hire more workers, the original bill called for funds to create secure visitation centers for parents separated from their children and to purchase emergency communications equipment for social workers. 20070217/NEWS0101/702170424/1008/NEWS01