A 66-year-old St. Cloud man was arrested on seven felony counts related to child sexual abuse, while fostering six children. The arrest has raised concerns about the oversight of Florida's foster care system.

St. Cloud Foster Care System

The Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) is facing scrutiny over its monitoring and background screening procedures. According to DCF's website, prospective foster parents are required to undergo child abuse checks and fingerprint-based criminal background screenings before being licensed.

Child Sexual Abuse Charges

The suspect, Paul Renuart, was arrested on seven felony counts related to child sexual abuse. The arrest was made after an investigation, the details of which are not fully available at this time.

Key Facts

• Location: St. Cloud, Florida
• Suspect: Paul Renuart, 66 years old
• Charges: Seven felony counts related to child sexual abuse
• Victims: At least two girls
• Current Status: Investigation is ongoing
• Agency Involved: Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF)

'When I was in the neighborhood yesterday, several people told me that the 66-year-old suspect has been fostering children for several years,' News 6 reporter Troy Campbell said during a stand-up report.

Ongoing Investigation

The investigation into the alleged abuse and the foster care system's oversight is ongoing. News 6 has requested records from DCF related to Renuart's foster care licensing history. The case has raised questions about how the alleged abuse could occur under the agency's supervision.