Hidden Foster Care Transparency Act: Increased Oversight of Child Separations
This act aims to increase transparency in situations where children are separated from their parents without a formal court order or oversight. It requires states to collect and publicly report data on such arrangements, helping citizens understand how often and under what circumstances these separations occur, and whether parents receive legal assistance. This will provide parents and caregivers with better insight into the decision-making processes concerning their children.
Key points
States will be required to collect and publicly report data on children separated from parents without a court order, increasing transparency in child welfare agency actions.
Reports will include information on reasons for separation, duration of children's stay outside the family home, and whether parents received legal counsel.
The act seeks to ensure parents and caregivers are aware of their rights and have access to support when their children are involved in informal care arrangements.
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