Blue Ribbon Committee looks at foster care in South Mississippi

HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)-A Blue Ribbon Committee meets regularly in Harrison County to look into Child Protection Services, youth court, and foster care in Mississippi.

Harrison County Supervisor Rebecca Powers spearheaded the committee. The goal is to make sure decisions are made in the best interest of children.

WXXV News 25’s Dave Elliott talked to Powers about the committee and a teenage girl in foster care who was kidnapped and trafficked.