Requires child's religion not be changed due to foster care or adoption.
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Overview
This bill aims to protect a child’s religious affiliation during foster care and adoption proceedings in New Jersey. It requires agencies and courts to make reasonable efforts to place children in adoptive or foster homes with the same religious faith as the child, unless specifically requested in writing by the child’s birth parent or legal guardian. If a different faith is necessary, the bill mandates a detailed explanation and provisions for the child to maintain their religious practices and education.
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