More relatives caring for quake orphans apply for gov't benefits

TOKYO, Sept. 17 Kyodo -
More than half of the families who have taken charge of the over 230 children orphaned by the March 11 earthquake and tsunami have applied for government benefits under the kinship foster care program, according to a survey by the welfare ministry.

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