The Iowa Senate passed a bill that would bar foster parents from having to accept policies conflicting with their moral or religious beliefs about gender identity and sexual orientation.

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - Putting the needs of foster children first is what some lawmakers say is the heart of a bill that aims to minimize foster care children from being bounced back and forth ...

During a public hearing on the bill last week, Allison Derr of Nebraska Appleseed said around 400 foster children get social security benefits every month. It generates $4.25 million a year.

The Iowa House has passed a bill that would remove the requirement for courts to appoint someone to represent the best interests of a child who might be placed in foster care. Instead, courts ...

The Missouri Senate passed a bill to address issues in the state's child welfare system, including high foster care rates and inappropriate housing. The bill aims to establish residential care ...

I was like do foster kids even have rights,” said Brinen. NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — Tennessee is one of dozens of states without a Bill of Rights to protect foster children, and that could ...

CHARLESTON, W.Va. –A bill that would change the circumstances for when a foster child may be removed from a foster home passed the house Wednesday. Adam Burkhammer HB 2027, which aims to reduce ...

Senate Bill 284 is not just bad policy — it’s an unnecessary and harmful step backward for foster youth in Nevada. The bill proposes changes that would give the state control over federal ...

Sen. Sandy Salmon, R-Janesville, sponsored the bill and says the proposal is meant to protect the religious beliefs of some prospective foster parents. Salmon points out that the bill says ...

Currently, anyone younger than 18 needs an adult to co-sign on bank accounts. Some financial institutions require parents or guardians, others are more flexible. A Senate committee passed a bill ...