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3/22/2023

Idaho Moves Toward Making Gender-Affirming Care for Youth a Felony

Sara Tiano

Idaho State Capitol. Photo, Idaho State Legislature
An Idaho bill to criminalize gender-affirming healthcare for transgender minors overwhelmingly passed in the House, and now heads to the state Senate.  Arkansas and Alabama have already passed similar legislation and are both in court with the Biden administration over the controversial laws. 

3/8/2023

Calling for ‘Love’ not ‘Hate,’ Minnesota Governor Declares His State a Refuge for Trans Youth

Farrah Mina

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (DFL) signed an executive order today making his state a refuge for trans youth from across the country who require gender-affirming health care.

3/6/2023

Florida Child Welfare Wants to Retake Control of Abuse and Neglect Investigations from Law Enforcement

Sara Tiano

Florida child welfare officials want to end the practice of sheriff’s offices conducting child welfare investigations in parts of the state. 

3/3/2023

Temporary Pandemic Relief Programs Slashed Child Poverty in NYC, Report Finds

The Imprint staff reports

A new report has revealed that temporary pandemic relief programs brought child poverty to a historic low of 15% in New York City. 

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2/22/2023

Arizona Bill Would Strengthen Kinship Care and Bolster Youth Rights

Sara Tiano

A new bill in Arizona would prioritize placing foster youth with kin and strengthen the rights afforded to youth in foster care. 

2/10/2023

California County to Repay Families for Illegal Juvenile Justice Fees

The Imprint staff reports

More than 1,000 California families will receive reimbursements for illegal fees they paid to Riverside County’s juvenile justice system.

2/7/2023

Utah ICWA Bill Held in Committee, But Could be Revisited Later in Session 

Sara Tiano

A Utah bill to create a state version of the Indian Child Welfare Act has been held in the House Judiciary Committee, but may be revisited. 

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    2/6/2023

    North Dakota Introduces State ICWA Bill

    Sara Tiano

    North Dakota is the latest in a list of states considering legislation to create a state version of the federal Indian Child Welfare Act. 

    2/2/2023

    Native Montana Lawmakers Call on State to Recognize Traumatic History of Indian Boarding Schools

    Sara Tiano

    A state senator with firsthand experience in American Indian boarding schools has introduced a joint resolution calling on the state legislature to recognize the history of these institutions and the trauma they caused generations of Indigenous people. 

    2/2/2023

    Washington State Launches New Caregiver Portal

    The Imprint staff reports

    Washington state’s new caregiver portal
    Prospective and existing foster caregivers in Washington state can now submit application and renewal forms through a new online portal aimed at streamlining the process.  Launched in early January, the portal is part of the Department of Children, Youth, and Families’ efforts to “increase and diversify the population of licensed and kinship caregivers, group care facilities, and Child Placing Agencies.”

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