The bill mandates the Children, Youth and Families Department to issue identification cards to licensed foster parents, enhancing their ability to identify themselves as authorized caregivers. This requirement applies to all foster parents who have received a full license to operate a foster home, excluding those with provisional or temporary licenses.

The new section added to the Children's Code specifies that the identification card serves as a formal means of recognition for foster parents while they are providing care to children or youth in the custody of the department. This initiative aims to streamline the identification process for foster parents and ensure that they are recognized as licensed providers during their caregiving duties.