Search Results for keywords:"adoption and foster care"

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S. 4629 — To prohibit discrimination on the basis of religion, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), and marital status in the administration and provision of child welfare services, to improve safety, well-being, and permanency for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer or questioning foster youth, and for other purposes.
June 20, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:4,507
S. 4629, titled the “John Lewis Every Child Deserves a Family Act,” aims to eliminate discrimination in child welfare services based on religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, and marital status. It seeks to enhance the safety and well-being of LGBTQ children and...
Simple Explanation
In simple words, this bill wants to make sure that children in the foster care system are treated fairly, no matter who they are or who they love. It also wants to help find loving homes for all kids and stop any unfair treatment they might face.
H. R. 7664 — To amend parts B and E of title IV of the Social Security Act to expand nondiscrimination protections for children and families and offer greater flexibility to States before petitioning to terminate parental rights, and for other purposes.
March 13, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:2,242
H.R. 7664 aims to amend the Social Security Act to enhance nondiscrimination protections for children and families involved in adoption and foster care. It seeks to ensure that decisions regarding adoption and foster care placements are not made based on race, color, sex,...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 7664 wants to make sure kids and families in foster care and adoption are treated fairly and given a chance to stay together, no matter their background. It also helps judges and caseworkers understand these families better and encourages everyone involved to team up and work nicely together.

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