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Fulton v. City of Philadelphia: The Supreme Court Considers the Religious License to Discriminate, Again

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November 5, 2020

On Wednesday’s fraught post-election morning, the Supreme Court, with newly installed Justice Amy Coney Barrett on the bench, heard argument in Fulton v. City of Philadelphia, a case with major implications for children in foster care, for LGBTQ people, and for anyone seeking government services.

See Also: Anti-LGBT Rulings, Laws and Amendments, Marriage Relationships and Family Protections, Religious Exemptions, Youth in Out-of-Home Care
Trump Signs Anti-LGBTQ Child Welfare Executive Order

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June 30, 2020

The motives behind the order aren’t pure and genuinely rooted in concern for the wellbeing of all vulnerable children, youth, and families.

See Also: Adoption and Parenting, Marriage Relationships and Family Protections, Youth in Out-of-Home Care
Texas Legislators are “Turning Back Time” to Target LGBTQ Kids in Foster Care. Here’s Why They’re Wrong.

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May 26, 2017

HB 3859 prohibits the state from punishing foster care and adoption agencies if they discriminate against queer young people or prospective parents who are LGBTQ or of differing faiths, even if the agency receives government funding.

See Also: Youth in Out-of-Home Care
Texas House Passes Damaging Child "Welfare" Bill HB 3859

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May 10, 2017

The Texas House of Representatives today passed HB 3859, a discriminatory bill that would allow child placement agencies in the state foster care system – including agencies receiving state and federal funding – to prioritize their religious beliefs above the needs of children in its care.

See Also: Anti-LGBT Rulings, Laws and Amendments, Marriage Relationships and Family Protections, Same-sex relationships
Ask Lambda Legal: My Child Just Came Out To Me, Now What?

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May 11, 2016

My daughter recently came out as lesbian, and while I was shocked at first, I want to be there for her and be supportive. But to be honest, I don’t know where to start, or what the best resources are for more information. There is so much online, and I’m not sure what to trust. What do you recommend?

See Also: Ask Lambda Legal, Family, Teens and Young Adults, Youth and Schools
How Child Advocates and Judges Can Help Keep LGBTQ Youth Safe from Violence in Out-of-Home Care

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March 10, 2016

This blog originally appeared on the National Association of Counsel for Children (NACC)'s website.

See Also: Teens & Young Adults, Youth in Out-of-Home Care
Making the Case for Youth in Out-Of-Home Care

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December 21, 2015

Last year, our client Catherine, a transgender young woman in the California foster care system, faced eviction from her group home because of her HIV status.

See Also: Youth in Out-of-Home Care
Utah Parenting Case Shines Critical Light on Experiences of LGBT Families in Child Welfare System

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November 13, 2015

Discrimination against LGBTQ youth and families in child welfare systems across the country has scarred a process that purports to place the child’s best interests above all else.

See Also: Adoption and Parenting, Youth
Lambda Legal Condemns Discriminatory “Conscience Clause” Foster Care Bills; Urges Senate to Continue Push to Protect Runaway and Homeless Youth

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April 23, 2015

Two statements from Currey Cook,Lambda Legal Senior Attorney and Youth in Out-of-Home Care Project National Director

See Also: Adoption and Parenting, Anti-LGBT Rulings, Laws and Amendments, Law and Policy Project, Religious Exemptions, Youth in Out-of-Home Care
Leaving Children Behind: Harmful Foster Care Bills Pending in Florida and Other States

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April 17, 2015

Almost twenty thousand. That’s how many children live in foster care in the State of Florida.

See Also: Youth in Out-of-Home Care

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Fulton v. City of Philadelphia: The Supreme Court Considers the Religious License to Discriminate, Again

scotus_2020.jpg

Trump Signs Anti-LGBTQ Child Welfare Executive Order

father-carrying-his-son-4259702.jpg

Texas Legislators are “Turning Back Time” to Target LGBTQ Kids in Foster Care. Here’s Why They’re Wrong.

dmitry-ratushny-64773.jpg

Texas House Passes Damaging Child "Welfare" Bill HB 3859

girl_with_two_dads.jpg

Ask Lambda Legal: My Child Just Came Out To Me, Now What?

currey_cookblog.png

How Child Advocates and Judges Can Help Keep LGBTQ Youth Safe from Violence in Out-of-Home Care

currey_cookblog.png

Making the Case for Youth in Out-Of-Home Care

currey_cookblog.png

Utah Parenting Case Shines Critical Light on Experiences of LGBT Families in Child Welfare System

staff_ccook_200.jpg

Lambda Legal Condemns Discriminatory “Conscience Clause” Foster Care Bills; Urges Senate to Continue Push to Protect Runaway and Homeless Youth

curreycookblog.png

Leaving Children Behind: Harmful Foster Care Bills Pending in Florida and Other States

lambda-legal_274.jpg

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