Fostering with Dignity Act (SB 306)

Original title: Luggage for Children Placed in Out-of-home Care

March 13, 2026

Companion · HB 279same policy, House version

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The Frame

What this does

Children entering the foster care system will be provided with luggage for their personal belongings instead of using trash bags or other temporary containers.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Children in out-of-home care

These children will receive luggage for their personal belongings upon entering the foster care system.

Department of Children and Families

The department is tasked with the administrative duty of providing luggage, forming partnerships, and soliciting donations.

What changed

Last recorded activity March 13, 2026.

What's next

Introduced.

Summary

This bill requires the Department of Children and Families to provide luggage to children entering . It also authorizes the department to seek partnerships and donations to fund or supply this equipment.

Key Facts

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Why It Matters

Children entering the foster care system will be provided with luggage for their personal belongings instead of using trash bags or other temporary containers.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is responsible for providing the luggage?

The Department of Children and Families is responsible for providing the luggage to children in .

How will the department pay for the luggage?

The department is authorized to accept gifts, grants, and donations from any source to fund or provide the luggage.

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Discoveries

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Formalizing Dignity Standards

The bill represents a shift toward codifying specific material standards for children entering state care, moving beyond basic safety to include personal dignity items.

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