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Support for Kinship Care: Recognizing National Kinship Care Month

This House Resolution supports designating September 2023 as National Kinship Care Month. It aims to highlight the vital role of grandparents, siblings, and other relatives in raising children who cannot live with their parents. The resolution emphasizes that these families save taxpayers billions annually and provide stable environments for children, yet often lack adequate support.
Key points
Designating September as National Kinship Care Month aims to raise awareness about kinship families and their needs.
Kinship caregivers, such as grandparents and siblings, raise over 2.8 million children, often without formal support.
Supporting these families can help children maintain family ties, minimize trauma, and improve their well-being.
The resolution calls for policies to provide necessary support to kinship families, including Kinship Navigator programs.
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Print number: 118_HRES_694
Sponsor: Rep. Kamlager-Dove, Sydney [D-CA-37]
Process start date: 2023-09-18
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Expressing support for the designation of September 2023 as "National Kinship Care Month".

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HRES_694.

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 2023-09-18.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Designating September as National Kinship Care Month aims to raise awareness about kinship families and their needs.
  • Kinship caregivers, such as grandparents and siblings, raise over 2.8 million children, often without formal support.
  • Supporting these families can help children maintain family ties, minimize trauma, and improve their well-being.
  • The resolution calls for policies to provide necessary support to kinship families, including Kinship Navigator programs.
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: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

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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