I recently introduced the Foster Youth Mental Health Support act and my bill would create more consistent access to crucial mental health services for children and teenagers in foster system. Many children who have experienced time in foster care system have complex trauma from their removals and changing placements. And sadly, many children do not get access to mental health resources. (00:00–00:16)
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Asserts that she introduced the Foster Youth Mental Health Support act to create more consistent access to mental health services for foster children and teenagers.
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