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Intervention strategies for inappropriate behavior by foster parents
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Steven Gordon and Commissioner Dannhauser explain the intervention strategies and disciplinary measures in place to address inappropriate behavior by foster parents towards LGBTQ+ youth.
- Young people have the right to ask for another placement if they experience inappropriate behavior
- ACS empowers young people to alert their caseworker or assigned attorney about issues
- If homophobia or transphobia is evident, the young person will be placed elsewhere
- Foster care agencies may be instructed to 'fire' foster parents who are discriminatory
- In cases of neglect or emotional impairment, ACS's Office of Special Investigations may get involved