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Wiener bill aims to create a more supportive environment for LGBTQ youth in foster care

A new bill introduced in the Legislature would ensure LGBTQ youth in the California foster care system have more protections. Introduced by State Sen. Scott Wiener, D-San Francisco, Senate Bill 407 would create specific documentation procedures, more follow-ups from the Department of Social Services and criteria for at-home assessments for foster youth who identify themselves […]