Kansas committee hears push to strengthen Foster Care Bill of Rights, require child-facing notice and documentation Supporters and youth advocates told the House Committee on Child Welfare and Foster Care that HB 26 38 would require age-appropriate notice of foster-care rights and documented acknowledgment in the child’s file to improve accountability and help youth self-advocate.

Kansas advocates are pushing for a significant change that would ensure foster children know their rights, aiming to bridge the gap between policy and practice for better accountability.

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Oklahoma legislature enacts Bill 658 safeguarding foster parents' religious beliefs Bill 658 prohibits discrimination against foster parents based on religious beliefs regarding gender identity

Oklahoma's new Bill 658 is a game-changer, ensuring foster parents can't be discriminated against for their religious beliefs about gender identity.

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Lawmakers propose House Bill 655 to protect adoption service providers' religious beliefs House Bill 655 aims to prohibit discrimination against adoption providers based on religion.

Montana's House Bill 655 sparks a fierce debate over the balance between religious freedom and the rights of vulnerable families in adoption and foster care.

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