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NY Lawmakers Agree to Youth-backed Bill that Stops the ‘Dehumanizing’ Use of Trash Bags for Foster Care Moves

6/2/2025

NY Lawmakers Agree to Youth-backed Bill that Stops the ‘Dehumanizing’ Use of Trash Bags for Foster Care Moves

Susanti Sarkar

New York lawmakers have passed a bill that would end a common practice widely despised among foster youth: moving between homes with their possessions dumped in a garbage bag.

New Legislation in New York Supports Foster Children’s Right to ‘Dignified Transportation’

3/4/2025

New Legislation in New York Supports Foster Children’s Right to ‘Dignified Transportation’

Susanti Sarkar

Two pieces of legislation in New York would end the common practice of giving foster youth trash bags to transport their belongings.

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