Group homes; safety; training; rights

Also relevant to:Parent / guardian Mental health service user

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This bill, called the "Youth Safety, Rights and Mental Health Protection Act," updates the rights of children in foster care and kinship foster care, including new protections against retaliation for reporting rights violations. It also strengthens requirements for group foster homes by mandating comprehensive employee background checks, random drug screenings, and new safety protocols to protect residents. The bill aims to improve the safety, well-being, and mental health support for children in these care settings.

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