Source: Fox News
Summary
The Trump administration has formally rescinded a 2022 rule requiring prospective foster homes to support a child’s gender transition or LGBTQI+ status in order to retain federal funding. The rule was previously vacated by a Texas court in June. The move follows a warning letter sent to all 50 states, stating that removal of children from their homes must be grounded in “objective evidence of harm or imminent risk.” Assistant Secretary for the Administration for Children and Families Alex Adams stated that the Biden-era rule was a main issue for religious-oriented families, boxing them out of the foster care system.
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As expected, the matter has reached another stage.
The Trump administration has officially rescinded the 2022 rule, sending a message that the “red carpet will be rolled out to every family willing to step forward and welcome a child into their home.” The move is seen as a way to increase the number of foster families, particularly those with “sincerely held religious convictions.” The administration has also sent a warning letter to states, emphasizing the need for “objective evidence of harm or imminent risk” before removing children from their homes. The issue has been highlighted by Trump in his State of the Union address, and the administration has taken steps to “modernize” the foster care system and maximize partnerships with Americans of faith.
It’s worth noting that the sequence of events has become a familiar ritual, with each administration taking steps to shape the foster care system according to their ideology, while the number of foster families continues to decrease.
Author: Evan Null
