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Foster Care Support: Awareness and Improved Solutions for Children

This U.S. House of Representatives resolution highlights National Foster Care Month to raise awareness about challenges faced by children in the system. It encourages Congress to implement policies that improve the lives of children in, or at risk of entering, foster care, focusing on safety, stability, and permanent homes.
Key points
Emphasizes the need to provide safe, loving, and permanent homes for all children in foster care.
Highlights challenges such as prolonged stays in the system, educational instability, and lack of support after aging out.
Encourages investment in prevention, reunification, and support services for foster families, including kinship caregivers.
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Print number: 117_HRES_1133
Sponsor: Rep. Bass, Karen [D-CA-37]
Process start date: 2022-05-19
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Recognizing National Foster Care Month as an opportunity to raise awareness about the challenges of children in the foster care system and encouraging Congress to implement policy to improve the lives of children in, or at risk of entering, the foster care system.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HRES_1133.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-05-19.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Emphasizes the need to provide safe, loving, and permanent homes for all children in foster care.
  • Highlights challenges such as prolonged stays in the system, educational instability, and lack of support after aging out.
  • Encourages investment in prevention, reunification, and support services for foster families, including kinship caregivers.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Bass, Karen [D-CA-37].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Worker and Family Support.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-27.

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