Emergency placements for removed children
Summary
When kids are removed from home and no foster placement is available, DCBS sometimes uses converted rooms in the L&N building downtown or YMCA Safe Place. Committee members voiced concern about young children spending nights in an office building, with stays lasting up to 72 hours in some cases.
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Last discussed Jun 17, 2026.
Impact analysis
DCBS is asking the council to consider fiscal support for neighborhood place sites that serve families.
Kids removed from their homes get beds and round-the-clock supervision instead of nowhere to go.
Young children who may spend nights in an office building away from familiar people and settings.
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