Author: Jeffrey Waid, PhD
The Minnesota Foster Care Sibling Bill of Rights passed in 2018 is a series of legal provisions designed to preserve and maintain sibling family relationships for youth in foster care. The Bill provides specific permanency planning recommendations which include prioritizing sibling co-placement whenever possible and preserving the sibling relationship when foster care separation does occur. This quick reference card was developed to help child welfare professionals understand this new legislation and includes practice tips for supporting siblings in foster care.
