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Federal Audit Finds 9,045 Foster Children Housed in Hotels, Offices; 8 States Didn’t Track
October 26, 2026
An HHS inspector general audit found at least 9,045 foster children stayed in hotels, offices and other unlicensed sites in 18 months, while eight states did not track the practice.
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