Religious Rights of Youth in Out-of-Home Care - Idaho
Date: January 2024
Youths' Religious Rights
Citation: Youth in Care Bill of Rights
Youth have the right to their own identity, values, freedom to express their emotions, hopes, plans, and goals, and religion/spirituality. Youth have the most basic right to receive care and services that are free of discrimination based on race, color, national origin, ancestry, and religion.
Agency Responsibilities
Citation: Admin. Code § 16.06.02.454
A foster parent must provide a child in care with an opportunity for spiritual development and cultural practices in accordance with the wishes of the child and the child's parent or Tribe.
Addressing Grievances
This issue is not addressed in the laws and policies reviewed.