South Carolina foster care providers can reject based on religion

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https://www.channel3000.com/news/politics/national-politics/south-carolina-foster-care-providers-can-reject-based-on-religion/987528616

Federally funded child welfare agencies in South Carolina can refuse to perform services that conflict with their religious beliefs, the US Department of Health and Human Services said Wednesday.

The announcement came in response to Gov. Henry McMaster's request for a waiver for faith-based groups that contract with the state for foster care services, such as child placements and screenings of prospective families.

Citing the Religious Freedom Restoration Act, McMaster requested an exemption from federal regulations enacted by the Obama administration that forbid discrimination based on sexual orientation, gender identity and religion -- among other identities -- in HHS programs and services.

...Miracle Hill made headlines in 2018 when it turned away a Jewish woman, who sought to mentor children in foster care, because she did not share the organization's religious beliefs.

Religious privilege in action.