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Read. Follow. Verify.Resolution to Designate October as 'Foster Youth Voice Month'
Record date · October 29, 2024
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What This Bill Would Do
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.
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.
- 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
Who It Would Affect
Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
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.
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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.
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