Establishing a bill of rights for children in foster care

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This bill requires the Department of Children and Families to provide a document outlining children's rights to children in their care, their parents, and foster parents. It also mandates the creation of a plain-language version of these rights, developed with input from individuals with lived experience. The bill details specific rights for children regarding safety, connections to family and identity, healthcare, education, and transition to adulthood, and establishes procedures for addressing violations of these rights.

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