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.
USA119th CongressHRES-390| House
| Updated: 5/6/2025
Sydney Kamlager-Dove
Democratic Representative
California
Cosponsors (5)
Ways and Means Committee
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
This resolution formally recognizes National Foster Care Month , highlighting it as a crucial opportunity to increase public awareness regarding the significant challenges encountered by children within the foster care system. It urges Congress to develop and enact policies specifically designed to enhance the well-being of children currently in foster care or those at risk of entering it. The resolution also acknowledges the remarkable tenacity and courage of foster youth, while honoring the commitment of foster parents, social workers, and advocates who tirelessly support these children. Furthermore, the resolution reaffirms the ongoing need to improve outcomes for all children in foster care through existing programs and new initiatives. Key areas of focus include supporting vulnerable families, investing in prevention , early intervention , and reunification services , and promoting adoption when reunification is not in a child's best interest. It also emphasizes the importance of adequately serving children within the system and facilitating a successful transition into adulthood for youth who age out of foster care without permanent family connections.
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Bill from Previous Congress
HRES 116-966Recognizing 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 the foster care system.
Bill from Previous Congress
HRES 116-340Recognizing 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 the foster care system.
Bill from Previous Congress
HRES 117-1133Recognizing 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.
Bill from Previous Congress
HRES 118-349Recognizing 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.
Bill from Previous Congress
HRES 117-381Recognizing 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 the foster care system.
Bill from Previous Congress
HRES 115-914Recognizing 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 the foster care system.
Bill from Previous Congress
HRES 115-314Recognizing 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 the foster care system.
Submitted in House
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Families
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.
USA119th CongressHRES-390| House
| Updated: 5/6/2025
This resolution formally recognizes National Foster Care Month , highlighting it as a crucial opportunity to increase public awareness regarding the significant challenges encountered by children within the foster care system. It urges Congress to develop and enact policies specifically designed to enhance the well-being of children currently in foster care or those at risk of entering it. The resolution also acknowledges the remarkable tenacity and courage of foster youth, while honoring the commitment of foster parents, social workers, and advocates who tirelessly support these children. Furthermore, the resolution reaffirms the ongoing need to improve outcomes for all children in foster care through existing programs and new initiatives. Key areas of focus include supporting vulnerable families, investing in prevention , early intervention , and reunification services , and promoting adoption when reunification is not in a child's best interest. It also emphasizes the importance of adequately serving children within the system and facilitating a successful transition into adulthood for youth who age out of foster care without permanent family connections.
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Bill from Previous Congress
HRES 116-966Recognizing 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 the foster care system.
Bill from Previous Congress
HRES 116-340Recognizing 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 the foster care system.
Bill from Previous Congress
HRES 117-1133Recognizing 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.
Bill from Previous Congress
HRES 118-349Recognizing 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.
Bill from Previous Congress
HRES 117-381Recognizing 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 the foster care system.
Bill from Previous Congress
HRES 115-914Recognizing 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 the foster care system.
Bill from Previous Congress
HRES 115-314Recognizing 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 the foster care system.
Submitted in House
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Sydney Kamlager-Dove
Democratic Representative
California
Cosponsors (5)
Ways and Means Committee
Families
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted