"The Administration of Children and Families, in a notice of proposed rulemaking, announced it will remove requirements ensuring placement in foster care for children "who self-identify with an alternative sexual orientation or self-identify as something other than their sex." The agency operates under the direction of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr."
"A U.S. District Court in Texas in June 2025 vacated the rule, saying the federal agency exceeded its authority in demanding protection of LGBTQ+ youth. The Trump administration does not plan to explore any alternative protections for LGBTQ+ youth denied access to foster care."
""The court's decision vacated the final rule in its entirety, meaning that the rule is no longer in effect and has no legal force," reads a notice issued by Kennedy. The agency said the repeal of the rule will not have a "significant impact" because only a small number of foster care agencies are affected."
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, under Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., has proposed removing federal regulations that ensured supportive foster placements for LGBTQ+ children. These protections, established in 2024 under President Biden, required placement consideration for children identifying with alternative sexual orientations or gender identities. A Texas federal court vacated the rule in June 2025, determining the federal agency exceeded its authority. The Trump administration is now formalizing the removal of these provisions from federal code, claiming the action ensures clarity for regulated entities. The agency states the repeal will have minimal impact, affecting only a small number of foster care agencies. No alternative protections for LGBTQ+ youth are being considered.
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