HRES 509 United States House · 118th Congress

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives to support the rights of youth in the foster care system.

This non-binding resolution expresses the House's support for 10 specific rights of youth in foster care, directly affecting young people aged 18-21 navigating the system. It affirms their right to remain in original schools, access health services (including mental health), live free from abuse, maintain sibling contact, and receive adequate food and housing. The resolution does not create new legal obligations but calls for child welfare agencies to uphold these standards, based on documented challenges like high school graduation gaps and trauma exposure.
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Jun 2023
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Introduced Jun 14, 2023 Last action Jun 14, 2023
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Jun 14, 2023
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Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
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