supporting the cultural background of children placed in foster care.

Summary

The bill directs the Department of Health and Human Services to factor a child's cultural and religious heritage into foster‑care placements and to provide resources that preserve that heritage. It mandates cultural‑sensitivity training for foster parents, assigns cultural advocates to each child, and establishes a dedicated Cultural Foster Care Fund. The goal is to help children in foster care maintain their cultural identity and improve their well‑being.

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