Sober homes promised help and shelter. Some delivered fraud, officials say.

But at the sober home, tensions flared between residents, Foote recalled. Her 10-year-old daughter felt bullied. And Foote dipped into her own government benefits to buy food for others. Addiction …But at the sober home, tensions flared between residents, Foote recalled. Her 10-year-old daughter felt bullied. And Foote dipped into her own government benefits to buy food for others. Addiction …