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Council hears bill to provide luggage for foster youth after testimony on belongings packed in trash bags
Summary
Councilmembers and witnesses testified in support of Intro 1077, a bill requiring the Administration for Children's Services to provide luggage to foster youth during placements and moves; foster care alumni and advocates described children carrying their belongings in black trash bags and urged passage to protect youth dignity and stability.
Councilmember Joseph (sponsoring member) introduced Intro 10 77 at a July 1 hearing of the Committee on Children and Youth, asking the council to require the city's Administration for Children's Services (ACS) to provide suitable luggage when children enter foster care, move placements or exit care.
"As a foster mom of two, I've seen firsthand how painful and humiliating it is for children to carry their belongings in trash bags," Councilmember Joseph said in opening remarks, describing testimony her office collected from…
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