1. United States
2. N.J.
3. Letter

The John Lewis Every Child Deserves a Family Act would help protect children, families of origin, kin caregivers, foster and adoptive parents, and prospective foster and adoptive parents from discrimination in federally funded child welfare services. The Act was reintroduced in the 119th Congress as H.R. 6181 and S. 3279. It would: 1 Prohibit discrimination based on religion, sex, including sexual orientation and gender identity, and marital status in the administration and provision of federally funded child welfare services. 
 2. Require culturally competent, language-appropriate, and identity-affirming care for children, youth, and families with intersecting identities, including LGBTQ+ youth and families, youth and families of color, disabled youth and families, and religious minorities.
 3. Bar conversion therapy in foster care.
 4. Require responsible data collection on LGBTQ+ youth and families, with safeguards to protect privacy and safety.
 5. Establish a National Resource Center focused on safety, well-being, placement stability, and permanency for LGBTQ+ children and youth involved in child welfare services.