Antonucci v. Winters & Vermont Department For Children & Families

The complaint was filed by multiple foster parents with concerns about religious freedom. They alleged that the Vermont Department For Children and Families revoked their foster-care licenses after they expressed religious objections to supporting LGBTQ+ youths in specific ways. The plaintiffs objected to using a foster youth’s preferred pronouns, allowing them to dress in a way that aligned with their gender identity, and supporting a foster child seeking gender-affirming medical treatment . . .