Equality for Families with Disabilities: Protection in Child Welfare System
This act aims to protect individuals with disabilities who are parents, guardians, or aspiring parents from discrimination within the child welfare system. It ensures equal opportunities and support for them to fully participate in processes concerning their children, regardless of disability. This means parenting assessments will be fairer, and access to supportive services will be easier.
Key points
Mandates individualized, fact-based parenting assessments for individuals with disabilities, avoiding stereotypes.
Ensures access to specialized training and support for parents with disabilities, as well as child welfare and court personnel.
Requires states and courts to provide full and equal opportunities for individuals with disabilities to participate in child welfare proceedings.
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