US: LGBTQ Youth Make Up One Third of Foster Care, But Are Often Poorly Served
Imprint – July 06, 2021
A closely watched Supreme Court decision last month upheld the right of a Philadelphia faith-based nonprofit agency to turn away same-sex couples interested in caring for abused and neglected children. Amid a nationwide shortage of foster homes for older teens, 11 states have passed laws that allow government-licensed foster care agencies to refuse to serve children or families on religious grounds, according to the nonprofit advocacy group Family Equality. And this year, five more states proposed similar legislation. In the wake of the highest court’s decision, some child welfare agencies are reaffirming their support for LGBTQ caregivers and foster youth.
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