An act relating to various programming and requirements within the Department for Children and Families

Summary

The bill creates a certification process for unaccompanied homeless youth aged 16 or older, letting them obtain identification, health care, housing, employment, and other services without a parent or guardian’s permission. The Department of Children and Families will issue a standardized form that serves as proof of status, and the department can act in loco parentis for consent. It also gives providers limited immunity from liability when serving these youths.

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