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A resolution 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 policies to improve the lives of children in the foster care system.

USA119th CongressSRES-250| Senate 
| Updated: 5/22/2025
Chuck Grassley

Chuck Grassley

Republican Senator

Iowa

Cosponsors (17)
Markwayne Mullin (Republican)Margaret Wood Hassan (Democratic)Katie Boyd Britt (Republican)Cindy Hyde-Smith (Republican)Ben Ray Luján (Democratic)James E. Risch (Republican)Alex Padilla (Democratic)Todd Young (Republican)Mark R. Warner (Democratic)Amy Klobuchar (Democratic)Tim Kaine (Democratic)John Barrasso (Republican)John Cornyn (Republican)Jon Husted (Republican)Ron Wyden (Democratic)Mike Crapo (Republican)Shelley Moore Capito (Republican)
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This resolution designates May 2025 as National Foster Care Month and May 31, 2025, as National Foster Parent Appreciation Day . Its primary purpose is to raise awareness about the significant challenges children encounter within the foster care system and to acknowledge the dedication of foster parents, social workers, and advocates. The Senate encourages Congress to develop and implement policies designed to enhance the lives and outcomes of these vulnerable children. The resolution highlights critical issues such as the approximately 368,530 children in foster care, with many entering due to parental drug abuse, and the disproportionate impact on children of color. It emphasizes the importance of prevention and reunification services to reduce entries into the system and promote family stability. Furthermore, it addresses the struggles of youth who age out of care without permanent connections, often facing difficulties with housing, healthcare, and employment, and reaffirms the need for initiatives to support families, facilitate successful transitions to adulthood, and promote adoption when reunification is not possible.
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Bill from Previous Congress

SRES 116-598
A resolution 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 policies to improve the lives of children in the foster care system.

Bill from Previous Congress

SRES 116-226
A resolution 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 the foster care system.

Bill from Previous Congress

SRES 118-280
A resolution 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 policies to improve the lives of children in the foster care system.

Bill from Previous Congress

SRES 117-218
A resolution 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 policies to improve the lives of children in the foster care system.

Bill from Previous Congress

SRES 118-706
A resolution 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 policies to improve the lives of children in the foster care system.

Bill from Previous Congress

SRES 117-634
A resolution 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 policies to improve the lives of children in the foster care system.

Bill from Previous Congress

SRES 115-156
A resolution 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 the foster-care system.

Bill from Previous Congress

SRES 115-513
A resolution 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 the foster-care system.
May 22, 2025
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3141; text: CR S3122-3123)
May 22, 2025
Introduced in Senate
May 22, 2025
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SRES 116-598
    A resolution 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 policies to improve the lives of children in the foster care system.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SRES 116-226
    A resolution 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 the foster care system.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SRES 118-280
    A resolution 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 policies to improve the lives of children in the foster care system.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SRES 117-218
    A resolution 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 policies to improve the lives of children in the foster care system.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SRES 118-706
    A resolution 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 policies to improve the lives of children in the foster care system.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SRES 117-634
    A resolution 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 policies to improve the lives of children in the foster care system.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SRES 115-156
    A resolution 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 the foster-care system.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SRES 115-513
    A resolution 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 the foster-care system.


  • May 22, 2025
    Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3141; text: CR S3122-3123)


  • May 22, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 22, 2025
    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.

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A resolution 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 policies to improve the lives of children in the foster care system.

USA119th CongressSRES-250| Senate 
| Updated: 5/22/2025
This resolution designates May 2025 as National Foster Care Month and May 31, 2025, as National Foster Parent Appreciation Day . Its primary purpose is to raise awareness about the significant challenges children encounter within the foster care system and to acknowledge the dedication of foster parents, social workers, and advocates. The Senate encourages Congress to develop and implement policies designed to enhance the lives and outcomes of these vulnerable children. The resolution highlights critical issues such as the approximately 368,530 children in foster care, with many entering due to parental drug abuse, and the disproportionate impact on children of color. It emphasizes the importance of prevention and reunification services to reduce entries into the system and promote family stability. Furthermore, it addresses the struggles of youth who age out of care without permanent connections, often facing difficulties with housing, healthcare, and employment, and reaffirms the need for initiatives to support families, facilitate successful transitions to adulthood, and promote adoption when reunification is not possible.
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Bill from Previous Congress

SRES 116-598
A resolution 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 policies to improve the lives of children in the foster care system.

Bill from Previous Congress

SRES 116-226
A resolution 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 the foster care system.

Bill from Previous Congress

SRES 118-280
A resolution 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 policies to improve the lives of children in the foster care system.

Bill from Previous Congress

SRES 117-218
A resolution 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 policies to improve the lives of children in the foster care system.

Bill from Previous Congress

SRES 118-706
A resolution 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 policies to improve the lives of children in the foster care system.

Bill from Previous Congress

SRES 117-634
A resolution 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 policies to improve the lives of children in the foster care system.

Bill from Previous Congress

SRES 115-156
A resolution 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 the foster-care system.

Bill from Previous Congress

SRES 115-513
A resolution 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 the foster-care system.
May 22, 2025
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3141; text: CR S3122-3123)
May 22, 2025
Introduced in Senate
May 22, 2025
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SRES 116-598
    A resolution 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 policies to improve the lives of children in the foster care system.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SRES 116-226
    A resolution 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 the foster care system.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SRES 118-280
    A resolution 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 policies to improve the lives of children in the foster care system.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SRES 117-218
    A resolution 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 policies to improve the lives of children in the foster care system.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SRES 118-706
    A resolution 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 policies to improve the lives of children in the foster care system.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SRES 117-634
    A resolution 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 policies to improve the lives of children in the foster care system.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SRES 115-156
    A resolution 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 the foster-care system.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SRES 115-513
    A resolution 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 the foster-care system.


  • May 22, 2025
    Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3141; text: CR S3122-3123)


  • May 22, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 22, 2025
    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
Chuck Grassley

Chuck Grassley

Republican Senator

Iowa

Cosponsors (17)
Markwayne Mullin (Republican)Margaret Wood Hassan (Democratic)Katie Boyd Britt (Republican)Cindy Hyde-Smith (Republican)Ben Ray Luján (Democratic)James E. Risch (Republican)Alex Padilla (Democratic)Todd Young (Republican)Mark R. Warner (Democratic)Amy Klobuchar (Democratic)Tim Kaine (Democratic)John Barrasso (Republican)John Cornyn (Republican)Jon Husted (Republican)Ron Wyden (Democratic)Mike Crapo (Republican)Shelley Moore Capito (Republican)

Families

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Adoption and foster careCommemorative events and holidaysCongressional tributesSocial work, volunteer service, charitable organizations