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Wash. names former Wisc. official to kids' agency

Washington has named a new director for its state Children's Administration.

The Associated Press

OLYMPIA, Wash. —

Washington has named a new director for its state Children's Administration.

Denise Revels Robinson will start work Oct. 19th. She was previously a policy adviser for the Wisconsin Department of Children and Families, and director of the state-run child welfare agency in Milwaukee County.

Washington Social and Health Services Secretary Susan Dreyfus praises Revels Robinson's 40 years of experience in the child welfare field.

But the Washington Federation of State Employees says it has "serious concerns" about Revels Robinson's tenure at the Milwaukee County agency.

Last year, Wisconsin officials said the county's foster care system would be revamped, after an investigation found a "series of lapses" led to the death of a severely abused 1-year-old boy.

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The situation at CA is a disaster. The legislature passed a major reform of it, to take place over the next few years, for one reason: it cannot... Posted on September 17, 2009 at 6:00 AM by sol hyde. Jump to comment

Wow. I was shocked to read she was able to land a post in Child Welfare Services... ANYwhere. From what I understand, she's followed Susan... Posted on September 18, 2009 at 12:30 PM by K13. Jump to comment

This is a mistake. She resigned in Milwaukee in December after a long series of management mistakes culminated in the violent beating death of 13... Posted on September 17, 2009 at 12:09 AM by reasonable. Jump to comment

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