US: Historic Bill Would Repeal Federal Requirement to Terminate Parental Rights in Foster Care Cases
Imprint – November 04, 2021
A bill introduced before Congress today would remove virtually all federal requirements that states seek to terminate the rights of parents within a specific timeline in child welfare cases, repealing a ticking clock that has been criticized for exacerbating racial disproportionality and shutting the door on parents fighting to overcome addiction, domestic violence, health challenges and the ravages of poverty.
Also: 21st Century Children and Family Act: https://bass.house.gov/sites/bass.house.gov/files/21st%20Century%20Children%20and%20Family%20Act%20117th%20FINAL%20signed.pdf

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