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Presidential Proclamation: National Foster Care Month 2025

Original title: National Foster Care Month, 2025

May 7, 2025

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The Frame

What this does

This serves as an official recognition of the foster care system's role in the United States and outlines the administration's current policy focus regarding family preservation and youth support.

Who is mentioned in the record

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

Foster parents

The proclamation serves as official recognition of their role and contributions to the child welfare system.

Children in foster care

The document addresses the administration's policy focus on their stability, support, and future opportunities.

What changed

Last recorded activity May 7, 2025.

What's next

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Summary

President Donald Trump issued a designating May 2025 as National Foster Care Month to honor foster parents and caregivers. The document highlights the administration's commitment to child welfare, referencing the Family First Prevention Services Act and the First Lady's BE BEST initiative.

Key Facts

President Trump proclaimed May 2025 as National Foster Care Month.
The administration estimates that over 360,000 children and youth require foster or kinship care annually.
The proclamation highlights the Family First Prevention Services Act as a key legislative tool for family preservation.
The document acknowledges the role of various professionals, including clergy, educators, and law enforcement, in supporting foster youth.

Why It Matters

This serves as an official recognition of the foster care system's role in the United States and outlines the administration's current policy focus regarding family preservation and youth support.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of National Foster Care Month?

It is a designated month to honor foster parents and caregivers while raising awareness about the needs of children in the foster care system.

Does this proclamation change existing foster care laws?

No, this is a ceremonial and does not enact new legislation or change existing regulations.

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Continued emphasis on Family First Act

The document reaffirms the administration's reliance on the Family First Prevention Services Act as the primary framework for current foster care policy.

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