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.