Summary
Vermont officials revoked the foster-care licenses of two families (the Wuotis and Gantts) after the couples expressed their religiously inspired and widely held belief that girls cannot become boys or vice versa.
Case Timeline
- April 2022: The Wuotis received a “Notice of Decision” from the Vermont Department of Children and Families recommending their license not be renewed because they declined to violate their religious beliefs.
- February 2024: The Gantts received a “Notice of Decision” from the department recommending their license be revoked because of their religious beliefs.
- June 2024: ADF attorneys filed a lawsuit on behalf of the Wuoti and Gantt families.
- May 2025: After an unfavorable ruling from a federal district court, the families appealed to the 2nd Circuit.
- February 2026: Vermont officials finalized a new policy clarifying that foster families don’t need to abandon their religious beliefs or promote gender ideology to qualify as foster parents.
- March 2026: ADF attorneys dismiss the case.
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