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Alaska Bill Protects Sibling Bonds in Foster Care

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Alaska lawmakers propose a bill to preserve sibling bonds in foster care post-adoption, aiming to change current law that severs all birth family ties. The bill, sponsored by foster parent Representative Andrew Gray, encourages adoptive families to maintain sibling relationships, which offer crucial emotional support. Foster youth testified emotionally about painful separations, emphasizing the importance of these bonds for stability and identity. The legislation, introduced last year, is awaiting full hearings.

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