Foster children: rights of foster youth.
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No
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- Introduced
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- Passed Assembly
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Overview
This bill expands the rights of foster youth in California, focusing on their well-being and dignity. Specifically, it guarantees the right for foster youth to have their personal belongings transported safely during placement changes, maintain access to their belongings, and receive appropriate care and support. The bill also addresses issues like confidentiality, access to education, and healthcare, including gender-affirming care.
Key provisions
- Foster youth have the right to have their personal belongings transported safely during placement changes.
- Foster youth have the right to maintain reasonable access to and use of personal belongings, clothing, and personal items.
- Foster youth have the right to receive age-appropriate, medically accurate information about reproductive health care.
- Foster youth have the right to consent to or decline services regarding contraception, pregnancy care, and sexual and reproductive health care.
- Foster youth have the right to have their personal belongings transported using containers like suitcases or backpacks instead of trash bags.
- Foster youth have the right to confidentiality of their medical and juvenile court records.
- Foster youth have the right to be involved in the development of their case plan and placement transition planning.
- Foster youth have the right to receive a copy of their court report and case plan in their primary language.
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