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Child’s death follows closure of Spokane youth psychiatric center
Providence Sacred Heart closed its inpatient youth mental health clinic over the concerns of community members about a lack of beds for patients.
Kaylee Tornay is a writer for InvestigateWest.
Providence Sacred Heart closed its inpatient youth mental health clinic over the concerns of community members about a lack of beds for patients.
The state has been aware for years that fears of retaliation and frustration around investigations have driven away some otherwise willing foster parents.
The shutdown came a month after multiple workers detailed their experiences for InvestigateWest.
The Defense Department underwent reforms in 2019 after unsafe conditions were found on U.S. bases, but residents say there are still problems.
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