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Resolution to Designate October as 'Foster Youth Voice Month'

Original title: Supporting the designation of October as "Foster Youth Voice Month" and encouraging public awareness and participation in events and initiatives organized by youth in foster care.

October 29, 2024

foster care youth advocacy public awareness child welfare

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The Frame

What this does

The resolution establishes federal recognition for a youth-led advocacy movement, which may influence how state and federal agencies prioritize youth participation in future child welfare policy discussions.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Youth in foster care

The resolution advocates for their increased participation in policy-making and recognizes their contributions to systemic change.

Selfless Love Foundation

The organization is explicitly named to receive an enrolled copy of the resolution.

What changed

Current stage: IN_COMMITTEE.

What's next

Floor Vote.

Background

Mr. Nunn is a U.S. Representative serving Iowa's 3rd congressional district. context
The Committee on Education and the Workforce has jurisdiction over federal programs related to child welfare and foster care. context

Summary

This resolution formally supports designating October as 'Foster Youth Voice Month' to highlight the experiences and advocacy efforts of young people in the foster care system. It encourages national participation in youth-led initiatives and urges legislative bodies to incorporate the perspectives of those with lived foster care experience into policy-making.

Key Facts

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Why It Matters

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this resolution change foster care laws?

No, this is a non-binding resolution that expresses the support of the House of Representatives for an awareness month and encourages the inclusion of youth voices in policy-making.

What is the goal of Foster Youth Voice Month?

The goal is to empower young people in foster care to advocate for themselves, highlight their experiences, and drive systemic change in child welfare policies.

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Emphasis on Lived Experience

The resolution marks a formal legislative push to prioritize 'lived experience' as a primary data source for crafting child welfare policy.

Selfless Love Foundation

Connected Entities

date2024“Year the resolution was introduced”Map →

date2019“Year the Selfless Love Foundation initiated Foster Youth Voice Month”Map →

organizationCommittee on Education and the Workforce“Referral committee”Map →

organizationHouse of Representatives“Introduced and will enact the resolution”Map →

organizationClerk of the House of Representatives“Responsible for transmitting the enrolled copy”Map →

dateOctober“Month designated for Foster Youth Voice Month”Map →

dollar_amount391,000“Estimated number of youth impacted by the foster care system annually”Map →

personMr. Nunn of Iowa“Introduced the resolution”Map →

dollar_amount35“Number of states participating in Foster Youth Voice Month”Map →

organizationSelfless Love Foundation“Initiated Foster Youth Voice Month in 2019”Map →

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