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    Which Way, L.A.?

    More Upheaval at LA's Department of Children and Family Services

    There's more trouble for Los Angeles County over the deaths of children from abuse and neglect, while they're under supervision by the Department of Children and Family Services . For the third time in nine months, a director of has resigned, as the County is defying a state subpoena for departmental records.

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    By Warren Olney • May 12, 2014 • 1 min read

    There's more trouble for Los Angeles County over the deaths of children from abuse and neglect, while they're under supervision by the Department of Children and Family Services. For the third time in nine months, a director of has resigned, as the County is defying a state subpoena for departmental records.

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      Warren Olney

      former KCRW broadcaster

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      California State Auditor

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    The full episode

    2 of 4
    Child Deaths and Emergency Preparedness in LA County
    1. 0:00The Grim Aftermath of the Debt Deal
    2. 0:00More Upheaval at LA's Department of Children and Family ServicesYou’re reading this
    3. 0:00Fewer Illegal Immigrants in LA County
    4. 0:00Starting Over from Scratch with Emergency Communication System
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