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Massachusetts Revokes Foster License Over Gender Identity Dispute

11/6/2025

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Massachusetts revoked the Marvins' foster license after they refused to sign a contract affirming a child's gender identity.
The Marvins fostered eight children since 2020, but the Massachusetts Department of Children and Families (DCF) denied a waiver under the 2024 policy.
The couple appealed, and DCF upheld the revocation.
Alliance Defending Freedom represents the Marvins in a federal suit against DCF, arguing the policy violates constitutional rights and worsens foster care.

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Massachusetts revoked the Marvins' foster license after they refused to sign a contract affirming a child's gender identity.
The Marvins fostered eight children since 2020, but the Massachusetts Department of Children and Families (DCF) denied a waiver under the 2024 policy.
The couple appealed, and DCF upheld the revocation.
Alliance Defending Freedom represents the Marvins in a federal suit against DCF, arguing the policy violates constitutional rights and worsens foster care.