Idaho lawmakers introduce ‘bill of rights’ for foster youth, children in residential treatment

BOISE (Idaho Capital Sun) — Idaho lawmakers introduced two bills Wednesday to enumerate young people’s rights while they’re in the state’s care and while they’re in residential treatment.  Rep. Marco Erickson, R-Idaho Falls, introduced a bill to add several new requirements for oversight and inspection for children in residential care, and creates a “youth bill […]
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