➡ From Child Welfare Information Gateway NJ:
US: Removing Barriers to Everyday Experiences: Normalcy and Foster Care
Annie E. Casey Foundation – June 23, 2016
Youth in foster care often cannot attend a sleepover unless the friend’s family undergoes a background check. They cannot play on a sports team because of the liability associated with potential injuries. Some child welfare systems even require court approval for a hairstyle change. These typical experiences, which range from working a summer job to joining the school band and getting a driver’s license, are often out of reach for young people in foster care because such factors as restrictive child welfare policies designed to keep children safe, frequent placement moves, and the lack of funds and transportation. Information Gateway Resource: Normalcy for Youth in Foster Care: https://www.childwelfare.gov/topics/outofhome/resources-foster-families/parenting/normalcy/
http://www.aecf.org/blog/removing-barriers-to-everyday-experiences-normalcy-and-foster-care/