Protecting the Rights and Providing Appropriate Services to LGBTQIA2S+ Youth in Out-of-Home Care - Pennsylvania
Date: January 2023
Rights of LGBTQIA2S+ Youth in Foster Care
Citation: Admin. Code Tit. 55, § 3800.32
A child in foster care has the following rights:
- To not be discriminated against because of their race, color, religious creed, disability, handicap, ancestry, sexual orientation, national origin, age, or sex
- To be treated with fairness, dignity, and respect
Supports for LGBTQIA2S+ Youth in Care
Citation: Admin. Code Tit. 55, § 3800.32
A child in foster care has the following rights:
- To receive appropriate medical and behavioral health treatment
- To have clean, seasonal clothing that is age and gender appropriate
Placement Considerations
This issue is not addressed in the laws and policies reviewed.
Caregiver Qualifications
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Definitions
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