Protection

Improves the quality of legal advocacy.

Protects academic progress when a child in care changes schools.

Safeguards federal benefits belonging to a child in care.

Establishes enforceable rights for every child in care.

Secures school stability during placement changes.

Gives youth access to birth records and identity documents.

Guarantees a lawyer for children in court.

Provides official state identification for children in care to protect and find them if they disappear.

Ensures timely educational decisions and support for children.

Clarifies legal standards so decisions prioritize the child.