Ensures children in out-of-home care receive a piece of luggage for their belongings.

The bill, titled the "Fostering with Dignity Act," mandates that the Department of Children and Families provide children entering out-of-home care with a piece of luggage for their personal belongings. It aims to prevent children from transporting their items in trash bags, which can cause emotional distress. The department must establish a decentralized supply of luggage, develop procedures for storage and distribution, and collaborate with community-based care lead agencies and businesses. Funding can come from federal funds, grants, donations, or public-private partnerships.

Ensures children in out-of-home care receive a piece of luggage for their belongings.

The bill, titled the "Fostering with Dignity Act," mandates that the Department of Children and Families provide children entering out-of-home care with a piece of luggage for their personal belongings. It aims to prevent children from transporting their items in trash bags, which can cause emotional distress. The department must establish a decentralized supply of luggage, develop procedures for storage and distribution, and collaborate with community-based care lead agencies and businesses. Funding can come from federal funds, grants, donations, or public-private partnerships.