Opportunity
Federal Register #0970-AD19
Rescission of Designated Placement Requirements for LGBTQI+ Children in Foster Care
Buyer
Health and Human Services Department, Children and Families Administration
Posted
July 14, 2026
Identifier
0970-AD19
This notice announces a regulatory update from the Health and Human Services Department, Children and Families Administration: - The Administration for Children and Families (ACF) is rescinding the 2024 final rule that required designated foster care placements for LGBTQI+ children under Titles IV-E and IV-B. - The original 2024 rule mandated that state and tribal Title IV-E/IV-B agencies ensure the availability of designated placements for children who self-identify with an alternative sexual orientation or gender identity. - The requirements were never implemented due to a court decision vacating the rule. - This action formally removes the vacated provisions from the Code of Federal Regulations, clarifying that these requirements are not in effect. - No products, services, OEMs, or vendors are involved in this regulatory action. - There are no procurement or contracting opportunities associated with this notice.
Description
This final rule removes the requirements from the 2024 final rule that mandated Title IV-E/IV-B agencies to ensure designated placements for children in foster care who self-identify with an alternative sexual orientation or as something other than their sex. The 2024 rule was never implemented due to a court decision vacating it entirely. The removal clarifies regulatory provisions and aligns with the court's judgment. The rule is effective July 14, 2026, and applies to state and tribal Title IV-E/IV-B agencies.