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Foster Care Month: Supporting Children and Families in the System.

This House Resolution designates May as National Foster Care Month to highlight challenges faced by children in foster care. It encourages Congress to implement policies that improve the lives of these children, promoting safety, stability, and permanent homes. The aim is to raise public awareness and support for foster families.
Key points
Emphasizes the need for every child to have a safe, loving, and permanent family.
Calls for investment in prevention and reunification services to reduce the number of children entering foster care.
Highlights challenges like educational instability and homelessness faced by youth aging out of foster care.
Encourages support for foster parents, including relatives, who provide care for children.
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Print number: 118_HRES_349
Sponsor: Rep. Kamlager-Dove, Sydney [D-CA-37]
Process start date: 2023-05-02
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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 118_HRES_349.

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 2023-05-02.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Emphasizes the need for every child to have a safe, loving, and permanent family.
  • Calls for investment in prevention and reunification services to reduce the number of children entering foster care.
  • Highlights challenges like educational instability and homelessness faced by youth aging out of foster care.
  • Encourages support for foster parents, including relatives, who provide care for children.
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. Kamlager-Dove, Sydney [D-CA-37].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H2508)

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-24.

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