Bill > HRes897

This resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the fundamental rights of youth in the foster care system, drawing from several concerning studies about foster children's experiences. The resolution outlines ten specific rights for foster youth, including the right to receive an education and remain in their original school, participate in age-appropriate extracurricular activities, access comprehensive health services, be protected from abuse and discrimination, receive adequate food and clothing, maintain contact with siblings, have regular communication with caseworkers, be represented by a guardian or attorney, and be fully informed of their legal rights. The resolution is motivated by research highlighting significant challenges faced by foster youth, such as lower educational attainment, overrepresentation of Black and indigenous children in the system, potential maltreatment, and barriers to permanent placement, ultimately aiming to affirm and protect the well-being and dignity of children in the foster care system.

Education

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-resolution/897/all-info