Reader takes issue with work of DCYF

This letter is about the state Division for Children, Youth & Families:

I would like to know if your workers are investigated before working for you, as they seem to have trouble telling the truth.

I understand the federal government pays the state $5,000 for every child in foster care. I read the papers and watch the news and talk to people.

You have a record of breaking up homes and lying about it. The boys are going to the same home; then that night they are put in separate homes.

You get an anonymous tip accusing someone and you go in and remove the child without checking anything. Or you go in and leave the child to be beaten and abused, saying you do not have enough workers or money.

A lot of the times the child you do take out of the house is returned without any findings – just a waste of money.

Pearl Besk

Merrimack