Washington SB5620 codifies rights for children and youth in foster care, including dignity, education, and personal belongings.

Washington SB5620 codifies rights for children and youth in foster care, ensuring they receive dignity, respect, and freedom from discrimination. The bill mandates the Department of Children, Youth, and Families to produce a pamphlet detailing these rights, which must be provided to foster youth upon entering care and published on the department's website. The rights include placement with a knowledgeable foster care provider, access to education, personal belongings, and connections to their community.

Washington SB5620 codifies rights for children and youth in foster care, including dignity, education, and personal belongings.

Washington SB5620 codifies rights for children and youth in foster care, ensuring they receive dignity, respect, and freedom from discrimination. The bill mandates the Department of Children, Youth, and Families to produce a pamphlet detailing these rights, which must be provided to foster youth upon entering care and published on the department's website. The rights include placement with a knowledgeable foster care provider, access to education, personal belongings, and connections to their community.