U.S. Senator James Lankford is working with U.S. Senator Tim Scott on legislation meant to provide protections for religious organizations which assist or provide services for adoptions. The pair have introduced the Child Welfare Provider Inclusion Act because they believe the Biden Administration is trying to exclude religious organizations simply because of their beliefs.
“Kids deserve a safe and permanent home, and faith-based organizations diligently serve our foster kids to make that a reality. Unfortunately, the Biden Administration and some in Congress are forcing Americans to check their faith at the door if they want to help children in need. We can help place children in good homes while not discriminating against those who choose to live their faith. There is no reason we cannot have both faith-based options and non-faith-based options to help children in a crisis. When it comes to serving our most vulnerable kids, we need all the help we can get,” said Lankford.
The legislation also is being introduced to the U.S. House by Congressman Mike Kelly.
The Child Welfare Provider Inclusion Act has the support of the Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission of the Southern Baptist Convention, the US Conference of Catholic Bishops, Heritage Action, Concerned Women for America Legislative Action Committee and the Family Research Council.
