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Eco Map: The Policy Context Bill Name: Child Welfare Provider Inclusion Act of 2021 Date: October 7 th , 2021 Key: Fill in connections where they exist. Indicate nature of connection with a descriptive word or by drawing a different kind line: ________ strong ------------- tenuous Arrows to signify major flows of energy or resources: Write the name of your bill (or issue) in the central circle. In the circles that surround it, identify the various environmental and contextual factors that have a bearing on whether or not it is likely to be enacted. The first amendment Individual state laws Freedom of religion Federal adoption funding systems Discriminati on Faith-based foster care providers Same-sex couples Lawsuits that could happen Adoption laws Child Welfare Provider Inclusion Act of 2021 Discriminatio n against same-sex couples Freedom of religion comes from the first amendment States that don’t receive federal funding are free to make their own laws about child adoption. Many child providers are suing the government for holding funding if they discriminate against gay couples.