"The policy, effective since June 2022, asks foster parents to commit to creating environments that are "safe, affirming, and free from discrimination, harassment, and bullying for all children, youth, and families regardless of sex assigned at birth, gender identity, gender expression, or sexual orientation.""
"The policy also makes clear that foster parents and others who contract with DCF cannot attempt to "convince LGBTQIA+ children/youth to reject or modify their sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression" or "impose their personal, cultural, and/or religious beliefs" on children."
"We will absolutely love and support and care for any child in our home, but we simply can't agree to go against our Christian faith in this area. And, we were ultimately told you must sign the form as is or you will be delicensed."
Massachusetts revoked the foster license of Lydia and Heath Marvin after they declined to sign the Department of Children and Families LGBTQIA+ Non-Discrimination Policy. The policy, effective June 2022, requires foster parents to create environments that are safe, affirming, and free from discrimination for all children regardless of sex assigned at birth, gender identity, gender expression, or sexual orientation. The policy also prohibits attempts to convince youth to change their sexual orientation or gender identity and forbids imposing personal, cultural, or religious beliefs on children. The couple appealed and lost and are reportedly considering other options.
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