Prohibits discrimination in child welfare services based on religion, sex, gender identity, and marital status.
The John Lewis Every Child Deserves a Family Act aims to prohibit discrimination in child welfare services based on religion, sex, gender identity, and marital status. It mandates that children and youth involved with child welfare services, families, and individuals cannot be excluded from participation, denied benefits, or subjected to discrimination by covered entities. The Act also establishes a National Resource Center to promote well-being, safety, and permanency for LGBTQ children and youth in the child welfare system.
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