See this is what happens when you have the same people in office for 20-30 yrs. They begin to think they own the place, or in this case, her "power" is being unsurped. She doesn't care that the issue will end up costing the taxpayers even more in the end due to her actions, her power is threatened and that takes precedence over foster kids in her world. Besides, in the end it isn't her own money being wasted. 
Term limits are desperately needed, this woman has been in office too long and thinks she matters more than foster kids, the judiciary or the administration. The monopoly party has become so corrupt, it's almost breathtaking to watch them in action.