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Read. Follow. Verify.Senate Resolution Recognizing National Foster Care Month
Record date · May 23, 2024
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What This Bill Would Do
The U.S. Senate has officially designated May 2024 as 'National Foster Care Month' and May 31, 2024, as 'National Foster Parent Appreciation Day.' The resolution highlights the challenges within the foster care system and encourages Congress to pursue policies that improve outcomes for children and youth in care.
This resolution serves as a formal statement of Congressional intent to prioritize foster care reform, which impacts the federal funding and policy frameworks for the approximately 368,530 children currently in the U.S. foster care system.
- National Foster Care Month is an annual observance established to raise awareness about the needs of children in the foster care system. context
Who It Would Affect
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Children in foster care
The resolution acknowledges their unique needs and advocates for policy improvements regarding their safety, permanency, and transition to adulthood.
Foster parents
The resolution recognizes their role as primary caregivers and designates a specific day for their appreciation.
Child welfare workers
The resolution acknowledges the challenges of their profession, including heavy caseloads and high turnover rates.
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Focus on Prevention
The resolution emphasizes a shift toward prevention and reunification services, citing the Family First Prevention Services Act as a key legislative pillar.
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