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Federal Government Challenges Washington, Oregon Foster Care Policies Protecting LGBTQ+ Youth

The Trump administration contends Vermont's LGBTQ foster care policies may violate federal law and First Amendment rights, with about one-third of foster youth identifying as LGBTQ, officials said.

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Federal officials warn states their foster care rules requiring gender-affirming foster parents may violate federal law, prompting pushback from LGBTQ+ advocates.

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Federal government challenges Washington, Oregon foster care policies protecting LGBTQ+ youth

Federal officials warn states their foster care rules requiring gender-affirming foster parents may violate federal law, prompting pushback from LGBTQ+ advocates.

·Portland, United States
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Trump administration tells Vermont to change foster parent policies aimed at protecting LGBTQ youth

The letter, written by Alex Adams, assistant secretary of the Administration for Children and Families, suggested federal funding could be at stake.

·Montpelier, United States
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