Indiana's Republican Governor Mike Braun has enacted legislation preventing state officials from cutting ties with religious adoption and foster care organizations. The measure also includes safeguards for Christian families participating in the foster care system.
Indiana’s Governor Mike Braun, a Republican, has put his signature on new legislation that prevents state officials from severing contracts with religious adoption and foster care organizations. The measure was crafted by Indiana legislators who observed more progressive states excluding Christian organizations from child placement services due to those groups’ positions on LGBTQ+ issues. Additionally, the legislation includes provisions to shield Christian families from unfair treatment while navigating the foster care process.