Support, Opportunity, Unity, Legal Relationships (SOUL) Amendment Act of 2025 establishes a legal relationship for youth in care.
The SOUL Amendment Act of 2025 creates a legal relationship called a support family for youth in the care of the District of Columbia Agency. This relationship allows the youth to establish a legal bond with a support family without terminating existing familial ties. The support family can include caregivers and supporters who share rights and responsibilities for the youth. The Family Court oversees the establishment and modification of support family orders, ensuring they are in the youth's best interest.
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