HR 8815
Youth and Family Engagement in Child Welfare Act
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This bill, the Youth and Family Engagement in Child Welfare Act, aims to improve child welfare programs by requiring states to actively involve young people and families with direct experience in the child welfare system in the planning process. Specifically, it mandates that states consult with youth, parents, foster parents, and kinship caregivers when developing child welfare plans. The bill also requires states to publicly share how they’ve incorporated these perspectives on a state-run website. This legislation seeks to ensure that policies are informed by the lived experiences of those most impacted by the child welfare system.
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