Senate Resolution No. by Senator Duplessis requests the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) to provide a report on the provision of luggage to children who are removed from their homes or changing foster care placements. The resolution highlights the negative impact of using trash bags for transporting children's belongings, emphasizing that it undermines their dignity and self-worth. It notes that while Louisiana's policy allows foster parents to be reimbursed for luggage expenses, there is no requirement for children to receive luggage during these critical transitions. The resolution also references similar laws in states like Maryland, Texas, and Oregon that have established protocols for providing luggage to foster children.

The requested report should include details on the current process for providing luggage, the number of children removed or changing placements in the previous year, the number of children who received luggage, and the names of distribution partners involved in providing luggage. The DCFS is required to submit this report to the Senate Committee on Health and Welfare by January 1, 2026, to ensure that children are treated with the dignity they deserve during difficult transitions.