by Tim Page
A House bill introduced on April 7 would grant special support to the youth of “marginalized communities.”
H.511 would “establish a pilot program to provide community health and wellness programming and services to youth in Black, Brown, and marginalized communities throughout the State. It further proposes to provide support, mentorship, and advice to Black, Brown, and marginalized youth who are either justice-impacted or who have been removed from their homes. The pilot program proposed in this bill would provide culturally informed services to support foster parents.” Further details have been omitted from the public posting of the bill.
The bill was sponsored by Rep. Brian Cina (P/D – Burlington) and referred to the House Committee on Human Services.