This bill aims to prohibit discrimination in child welfare services that receive federal funding. It specifically targets discrimination based on religion , sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), and marital status . The primary goals are to ensure that no child, youth, family, or individual is excluded from participation or subjected to discrimination in these programs. This measure also seeks to improve the safety, well-being, and permanency outcomes for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer or questioning (LGBTQ) children and youth involved with child welfare services. The legislation recognizes that LGBTQ youth are significantly overrepresented in the foster care system and face higher rates of abuse, discrimination, and negative outcomes, including increased suicide attempts and homelessness. Discrimination against prospective parents based on these characteristics reduces the number of available, qualified homes, despite research showing that sexual orientation and marital status are not determinants of parental success. The bill highlights that same-sex couples are seven times more likely to foster and adopt, and single parents also provide successful homes. To achieve its goals, the bill establishes a private right of action for aggrieved individuals to seek relief in federal court. It mandates the Secretary of Health and Human Services to publish compliance guidance and provide technical assistance to covered entities, including training on cultural competency and expanding recruitment efforts for diverse prospective parents. Furthermore, it requires the collection of data on the sexual orientation and gender identity of children and youth, as well as foster and adoptive parents. The bill also directs the establishment of a National Resource Center to promote the well-being, safety, and permanency of LGBTQ children and youth through training, technical assistance, and best practices. Covered entities must comply with the Act within specific deadlines, with the Secretary having the authority to withhold federal funds for non-compliance. Importantly, the bill clarifies that the Religious Freedom Restoration Act of 1993 cannot be used as a defense or claim against its provisions, and it defines "conversion therapy" as a harmful discriminatory practice.