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D.C. Law Lets Foster Teens Choose Their Family | Bend News
A groundbreaking new law in Washington, D.C., called the SOUL Act, lets foster youth aged 16 and up legally name multiple guardians—whether family or trusted adults—without cutting ties to birth parents. Passed unanimously by the D.C. City Council and signed by Mayor Bowser, it’s now headed to Congress with bipartisan support and expected to take effect by September. Inspired by real-life experiences of former foster youth like Kay Kay, who entered care at age eight, the law challenges traditional family definitions and offers vital stability as young people transition to adulthood. With 18%…
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